Chambers v. Moore-McCormack Lines, Inc.

FOLLMER, District Judge.

Libellant is here seeking the imposition of the so-called “2 for 1” penalty provisions of R. S. § 4529, 46 U.S.C.A. § 596. He claims that his wages were wrongfully withheld following his services aboard the Steamship Mark Hanna.

*1010Findings of Fact

1. The libellant is Lyle T. Chambers.

2. The respondent is Moore-McCormack Lines, Inc.

3. The Steamship “Mark Hanna” was owned by United States of America, acting by and -through the United States Maritime Commission, on or about July 28, 1947, and respondent operated said vessel pursuant -to the terms o-f a bareboat charter from…