¶1This was a libel for seaman’s wages promoted by Emily Sageman, the cook of the vessel. To entitle one to sue as a mariner, the services rendered must pertain to the business of navigation, and be such as are necessary, or tend to preserve the vessel, or take care of those navigating the vessel. A cook on board of a vessel has been held to be a mariner. It matters not whether the cook is a male or female. The libel must be sustained. And it is referred to the clerk to ascertain the amount due to the libelant
21 F. Cas. 149
Sageman v. The Brandywine
Decided July 1, 1852
District Court, D. Michigan · decided 1852-07-01
<p>Case No. 12,216.</p> <p>Seamen — Who ake — Female Cook — Wages.</p> <p>A female employed as cook on board of a vessel is a mariner, and is entitled to sue in the admiralty for her wages.</p>
Cited by 1 later decisions (1 by the Supreme Court) — most recently February 1991
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Decided 1852-07-01
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