Peter J. Vessella v. United States

BUTZNER, Circuit Judge:

Peter J. Vessella, a marine electrician employed by Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Corporation, appeals a judgment of the district court denying his claim against the United States, owner of the U.S.S. LUZERNE COUNTY, for injuries sustained while performing work on board the ship. Vessella based his claim on the unseaworthiness of the ship, and, alternatively, on the negligence of the owner in not providing a safe place to work. We affirm the district court’s judgment for the United States.

The U.S.S. LUZERNE COUNTY was brought to the shipyard for repairs and overhaul…