GALSTON, District Judge.
The libellant alleges that in September 1938, while the vessel Western World was en route to Rio de Janeiro, he was directed by a superior officer to assist members of the crew in dismantling a swimming pool which had been erected on the deck, and in consequence of the negligence of the respondent he sustained personal injuries.
The answer denies negligence and alleges that the libellant's injuries were caused solely by his own negligence...
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