The verdict in plaintiff's favor for the wrongful death of Carl P. Blume, master of the S. S. Washington Trader, a converted tanker owned by defendant, was based on both unseaworthiness and negligence. On December 16, 1966, Master Blume perished in the North Pacific. He was last seen in circumstances suggesting, as plaintiff contends, that he was swept overboard by heavy seas as he was making a tour of inspection at first light. It is conceded that the vessel had been...
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