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.
(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
Section 803
Harb. & Nav. Code § 803, under Ship Masters and Cargoes.
Harb. & Nav. Code § 803