SS. YARMOUTH

MATTER OF SS. YARMOUTH In FINE Proceedings MIA-10/61.210 Decided by Board June 6, 1960 Fine—Section 273(d) of 1952 act—Not imposed where only evidence of stow- away's presence on particular vessel is own statement. Violation of section 273(d) not established where sole evidence that alien arrived aboard named vessel was his own statement which was contradicted by affidavits of vessel's master and crew members and which was otherwise questionable because of alien's lengthy criminal record. Basis FOB FINE: Act of 1952—Section 273(d) [8 U.S.C. 1323]. BEFORE THE BOARD Discussion: This appeal is…