of the events in respect of which the liability of owners is limited under this Part of this Act (o) shall not be invalid by reason of the nature of the risk.

gers on

1862, 8.56.

507. In any proceeding under this Part of this Act Proof of against the owner of a ship or share therein with respect passento loss of life (p), the passenger lists under the Third Part Board ship. of this Act (q) shall be received as evidence that the person upon whose death proceedings are taken under this Part of this Act was a passenger (r) on board the ship at the time of death.

cases not

1854, s.

508. Nothing in this Part of this Act shall be construed Liability to lessen or take away any liability to which any master (s) in certain or seaman (s), being also owner or part owner of the ship affected. to which he belongs, is subject in his capacity of master or seaman, or to extend to any British (t) ship which is not recognized as a British ship within the meaning of this Act (u).

516.

509. This Part of this Act shall, unless the context Extent of otherwise requires, extend to the whole of Her Majesty's 1854, 8.

dominions.

(o) See note (n), p. 396.

(p) § 503, s. 1.

(4) § 311.

(r) Cf. § 267.

(8) Defined, § 742.

(1) Note to § 1.

(u) Cf. note (k) to § 503, and §§ 2, 72.

Part VIII.

502.

=

Int. Act, 1889 Interpretation Act, 1889 (52 & 53 Vict. c. 63); see Appendix.

Marginal references are to the sections reproduced.

Section.

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS.

WRECK AND SALVAGE.

Vessels in Distress.

510. Definition of "wreck " and "salvage" (p. 402). 511. Duty of receiver where vessel in distress (p. 403). 512. Powers of the receiver in case of vessels in distress (p. 403).

513. Power to pass over adjoining lands (p. 404).

514. Power of receiver to suppress plunder and disorder by force (p. 405).

515. Liability for damage in case of a vessel plundered (p. 405). 516. Exercise of powers of receiver in his absence (p. 406). 517. Examination in respect of ships in distress (p. 406).

Dealing with Wreck.

518. Provision as to wreck found in the United Kingdom (p. 407).

519. Penalty for taking wreck at time of casualty (p. 408). 520. Notice of wreck to be given by receiver (p. 408).

521. Claim of owners to wreck (p. 409).

522. Immediate sale of wreck by receiver in certain cases (p. 409).

Section.

Unclaimed Wreck.

523. Right of Crown to unclaimed wreck (p. 410). 524. Notice of unclaimed wreck to be given to persons entitled (p. 410).

525. Disposal of unclaimed wreck (p. 410).

526. Disputed title to unclaimed wreck (p. 411).

527. Delivery of unclaimed wreck by receivers not to prejudice title (p. 412).

528. Power to Board of Trade to purchase rights to wreck (p. 412).

529. Admiral not to interfere with wreck (p. 412).

Removal of Wrecks.

530. Removal of wreck by harbour or conservancy authority (p. 413).

531. Power of lighthouse authority to remove wreck (p. 414). 532. Powers of removal to extend to tackle, cargo, &c. (p. 415). 533. Power for Board of Trade to determine certain questions between authorities (p. 415).

534. Powers to be cumulative (p. 415).

Offences in respect of Wreck.

535. Taking wreck to foreign port (p. 415).

536. Interfering with wrecked vessel or wreck (p. 416). 537. Summary procedure for concealment of wreck (p. 416).

Marine Store Dealers.

538. Marine store dealer to have his name and trade painted on his shop (p. 417).

539. Marine store dealer to keep proper books (p. 417). 540. Marine store dealer not to purchase from person under sixteen (p. 418).

541. Marine store dealer not to cut up cable, &c. (p. 418). 542. Permit to be advertised before dealer proceeds to act thereon (p. 419).

Marking of Anchors.

513. Marking of anchors (p. 419).

Salvage.

544. Salvage payable for saving life (p. 420).
515. Salvage of life from foreign vessels (p. 420).
546. Salvage of cargo or wreck (p. 421).

Section.

Procedure in Salvage.

547. Determination of salvage disputes (p. 421).

548.

Determination of disputes as to salvage summarily (p. 423).

549. Appeal in case of salvage disputes (p. 424).

550.

551.

As to arbitrators in Ireland (p. 424).

Valuation of property by receiver (p. 426).

552. Detention of property liable for salvage by a receiver (p. 426).

553.

554.

Sale of detained property by receiver (p. 427).
Agreement as to salvage (p. 427).

555. Apportionment of salvage under 2001. by receiver (p. 428).

556. Apportionment of salvage by Admiralty courts (p. 429).

Salvage by Her Majesty's Ships.

557. Salvage by Her Majesty's ships (p. 430).

558. Salvage by Her Majesty's ships abroad (p. 430).

559. Provisions as to bond to be executed (p. 431).

560. Execution of bond (p. 432).

561. Enforcement of bond (p. 432).

562. Saving for other salvage rights (p. 433).

563. Exemption from stamp duty (p. 433).

564. Punishment for forgery and false representations (p. 433).

Jurisdiction of High Court in Salvage.

565. Jurisdiction of High Court in salvage (p. 434).

Appointment of Receivers in Wreck.

566. Appointment of receivers of wreck (p. 434).

Fees of Receivers of Wreck.

567. Receivers' fees (p. 434).

568. Remuneration for services by coastguard (p. 435).

Duties on Wreck.

569. Provisions as to duties, &c., on wrecked goods (p. 436).

Supplemental.

570. Powers of sheriff in Scotland (p. 436).

571. Saving for Cinque ports (p. 436).

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