The Nautical Magazine: A Journal of Papers on Subjects Connected with Maritime Affairs, Volume 39Brown, Son and Ferguson, 1870 - Naval art and science |
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Page 433 - By the Queen. A PROCLAMATION. VICTORIA R. — WHEREAS we are happily at peace with all Sovereigns, Powers, and States : And whereas...
Page 434 - America," and being, moreover, resolved to prevent, as far as possible, the use of her Majesty's harbors, ports, and coasts, and the waters within her Majesty's territorial jurisdiction, in aid of the warlike purposes of either belligerent, has commanded me to communicate to your lordships, for your guidance, the following rules, which are to be treated and enforced as her Majesty's orders and directions: Her Majesty is pleased further to command that these rules shall be put in force in the United...
Page 181 - To thee belongs the rural reign; Thy cities shall with commerce shine; All thine shall be the subject main, And every shore it circles thine.
Page 433 - ... with the advice of our privy council, to issue this our royal proclamation, hereby...
Page 434 - ... as soon as possible after the expiration of such period of twenty-four hours, without permitting her to take in supplies beyond what may be necessary for her immediate use...
Page 27 - ... be answerable in damages in respect of loss of life or personal injury, either alone or together with loss or damage to ships, boats, goods, merchandise, or other things, to an aggregate amount exceeding ,£15 for each ton of their ship's tonnage...
Page 433 - Prussia, and between their respective subjects and others inhabiting within their countries, territories, or dominions. And whereas we are on terms of friendship and amicable intercourse with each of these sovereigns, and with their several subjects, and others inhabiting within their countries, territories, or dominions. And whereas great numbers of our loyal subjects reside and carry on commerce, and possess property and establishments, and enjoy various rights and privileges, within the dominions...
Page 434 - States from which a vessel of the other belligerent (whether the same shall be a ship of war, a privateer, or a merchant ship) shall have previously departed until after the expiration of at least twenty-four hours from the departure of such last-mentioned vessel beyond the jurisdiction of the United States.
Page 434 - ... hours, without permitting her to take in supplies, beyond what may be necessary for her immediate use; and no such vessel, which may have been allowed to remain within British waters for the purpose of repair, shall continue in any such port, roadstead, or waters, for a longer period than twenty-four hours after her necessary repairs shall have been completed : Provided, nevertheless, that in all cases in which there shall be any vessels (whether ships of war...
Page 27 - ... goods, merchandise, or other things, to an aggregate amount exceeding fifteen pounds for each ton of their ship's tonnage ; nor in respect of loss or damage to ships, goods, merchandise, or other things, whether there be in addition loss of life or personal injury or not, to an aggregate amount exceeding eight pounds for each ton of the ship's tonnage...