Franco C. Robinson v. S.S. Atlantic Starling, Etc.

THORNBERRY, Circuit Judge:

This is an action by appellant, former captain of the S. S. Atlantic Starling, against the vessel’s corporate owner, based upon the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C.A. § 688, and general maritime law. Appellant’s complaint contained counts alleging both negligence and unseaworthiness of the vessel. The district court, sitting without a jury, ruled against appellant in both respects. On this appeal, appellant complains only of the failure of the court to find the vessel unseaworthy.

The events which gave rise to the present legal action occurred during a voyage which began in…