SWAN, Circuit Judge.
The libellant was employed as a fireman water-tender on a merchant vessel of the United States which was undergoing repairs at the Bethlehem Shipyard in Brooklyn, New York. He was not hired for a voyage and signed no articles. He had a room ashore. In addition to his pay of $110 a month, he received an allowance of $2 per day for sleeping ashore and an additional allowance for meals. Nevertheless he had a bunk on the ship. His watch was 12 midnight...
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