The libelant, a seaman, seeks damages for an injury to his back while employed on the S. S. Carroll Victory; and maintenance and cure. He asserts that his injury was caused by the negligence of the owner and the unseaworthy condition of the vessel. The facts as found are set forth in the opinion.
On May 8, 1956, the libelant signed on the vessel for a foreign voyage as second electrician...
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