Libellant, a seaman, sues to recover wages earned and extra wages as penalties pursuant to the provisions of 46 U.S.C.A. §§ 596 and 597.
On May 1, 1946, libellant joined the S. S. Elwin F. Knowles at Boston, Massachusetts, with the rating of chief steward. The vessel was owned, operated, and controlled by the United States. The agent of the United States was Agwilines, Inc...
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