The Practical Statutes of the Session (Volume 1852) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1854. Excerpt: ... MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT. 17 & 18 Vict. Cap. 104. PRELIMINARY. Sect. SUMMARY. Preamble. 1. Short title of act. 2. Interpretation of certain terms in this act. 3. Commencement of act. 4. Exemption of Her Majesty's ships. 5. Division of act. Part I. THE BOARD OP TRADE: ITS GENERAL FUNCTIONS. 6. Board of Trade to be department to superintend merchant shipping. 7. Certificates and documents purporting to he sealed or signed in a given manner. 8. Board of Trade to issue forms of instruments. 9. Certain forms and instruments to be exempt from stamp duty. 10. Penalties for forgery of seal and fraudulent alteration of forms; and for not using forms issued by the board. 11. Application of moneys and fines paid to Board of Trade. 12. Returns to Board of Trade. 13. Officers of Board of Trade, naval officers, consuls, the registrar general of seamen, officers of customs, and shipping masters may inspect documents and muster crews. 14. Board of Trade may appoint inspectors. 15. Powers of inspectors; witnesses to be allowed expenses; penalty for refusing to give evidence. 16. Penalty for obstructing inspectors in the execution of their duty. Part II. BRITISH SHIPS--THEIR OWNERSHIP, MEASUREMENT, AND REGISTRY. Application. 17. Application of Part II. of act. Description and Ownership of British Ships. 18. Description and ownership of British ships. 19. British ships, with certain exceptions, must he registered. Measurement of Tonnage. 20. Tonnage deck; feet; decimals. 21. Rule I. For ships to be registered, and other ships of which the hold is clear. 22. Rule II. For ships not requiring registry or with cargo on board. 23. Allowance for engine room in steamer; to be rateable in ordinary steamers; may be measured where the space is unusually large or small; mode of measureme...