NETERER, District Judge.
Libelant, a seaman, shipped on the steam whaler Aberdeen for the 1933 whaling season. The shipping articles providing a monthly wage of $32.50 and a bonus for a stated sum for each whale caught. After the season's employment he was discharged at the port of Seattle September 25, 1933, by the Shipping Commissioner, paid the fixed monthly compensation for the season, amounting to $98.07. In addition he earned $79.83 bonus, leaving a balance...
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