In re Keystone Tankship Corp.

BEEKS, District Judge.

Harold W. Schmidt, a member of the crew of the BUNKER HILL, was issued a policy of life insurance in connection with his employment. The insurance is a Second Seaman’s War Risk Policy and the named beneficiary is Henry Sherven, Schmidt’s stepfather. Schmidt lost his life in the explosion and sinking of the BUNKER HILL on March 6, 1964, which explosion and sinking resulted in this proceeding. Schmidt is survived also by a minor daughter on whose behalf the personal representative of his estate, Harriet Dash, has filed claim under the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C. § 688.

Petitioners…