HUTCHESON, District Judge.
On February 8, 1944, the libellant joined the steamship "Robert Jordan", but served under a verbal agreement until February 16, 1944, when he signed shipping articles. On February 19 he was given permission to go ashore to his home in Norfolk for some personal effects. The vessel was docked from the date of libellant's employment until the 19th. The libellant proceeded to his home and from there went to a friend's house in the outer limits...
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