Plaintiff-appellant Thomas Gavagan (Gavagan) brought this suit against the United States pursuant to Public Vessels Act, 46 U.S.C.App. § 781, seeking damages, under the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C.App. § 688, and the general maritime law, for personal injury sustained while serving as a seaman on the "American Explorer," a vessel owned by the United States.
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