If a mate or seaman becomes sick or disabled during the voyage, without his fault, the expense of furnishing him with suitable medical advice, medicine, attendance, and other provision for his wants, shall be borne by the vessel till the close of the voyage.
Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 873
Mates and Seamen
Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.
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