The master of a vessel may enforce the obedience of the mate and seamen to his lawful commands by confinement and other reasonable corporal punishment; but the master is responsible for the abuse of his power.
Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 803
Ship Masters and Cargoes
Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.
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