236 F. 554 | E.D. Va. | 1916
This view is borne out by the master’s understanding of the ending of the voyage, as testified to by him. In answer to, the question of whether he expected to discharge at New York, on entering upon the voyage, he said:
“We never know where we are to discharge; we have a radius from New Orleans to Boston.”
This clearly shows that Norfolk was within the spirit and contemplation of the undertaking, if not within the strict letter of the articles; and if, during the period of 12 months, the ship came back to any port of this country within the radius as described by the master, and there finally discharged, the seamen became entitled to their wages.
A decree will be entered on presentation, in favor of the libelants, with costs.