Able seaman

What does Able seaman mean in American Law?

The definition of Able seaman in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

A “rank” of merchant seaman, defined in the United States Shipping Code (46 U.S.C. § 672). The rough British equivalent is “able-bodied seaman.”

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