Marsland v. The Yosemite

Bbowií, J.

This action was brought by the chief engineer, and the first and second assistant engineers, of the steam-yacht Yosemite, to recover six months’ pay. They signed shipping articles on February 1st, and entered upon their duties thereunder on that day, and were discharged on the 12th, by the owner, on the ground of disobedience of his orders. The Yosemite was a pleasure yacht, which was expected during the season ensuing to make a race across the Atlantic. She was at this time fitting out for the expected voyage. The owner’s attention being directed to the soiled appearance of the…