POPE, Circuit Judge.
This is an appeal from a judgment in favor of the libelant in a seaman's action in admiralty for damages for personal injuries under the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C. § 688, and under the general maritime law.
The libelant, William J. Schneider, who is the appellee in this action, is a licensed marine engineer. At the time of the accident he was employed by the appellant as Third Assistant Engineer on board the SS. TRANSORLEANS, owned and...
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