IN RE GINTHER

Seamen's Wages Docket #12. No. 80.

189 F.Supp. 872 (1960)

In the Matter of Roy F. GINTHER, deceased, seaman of the S.S. American Ranger. THE AMERICAN RANGER.

United States District Court D. Maryland.

December 29, 1960.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Armstrong & Co., London, England, for Lorna Ginther, widow of decedent.


THOMSEN, Chief Judge.

The petition in this case presents the following questions: (1) whether the mother or the widow of a deceased seaman should receive his wages and effects paid into this court pursuant to 46 U.S. C.A. § 626, and (2) what law applies in determining the answer to the foregoing question.

The body of Seaman Roy F. Ginther was found in the Baltimore Harbor on November 6, 1959. He was last seen alive aboard his vessel, the S.S. American...

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