CHESNUT, District Judge.
This case presents a suit by an American seaman against the United States of America under the Suits in Admiralty Act, 46 U.S.C.A. §§ 741-752. The Act was first passed March 9, 1920, c. 95, 41 Stat. 526, and amended June 30, 1932, c. 315, 47 Stat. 420. Section 745 provides: "Suits based on causes of action arising prior to the taking effect of this chapter shall be brought within one year after this chapter goes into effect; and...
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