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The Merchant Shipping Act (1867)

“ Where a Seaman is by reason of Illness incapable of performing his Duty, and it is proved that such Illness has been caused by his own wilful Act or Default, he shall not be entitled to Wages for the Time during which he is by reason of such Illness incapable of performing his Duty. ”
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The Merchant Shipping Act (1867)

“ If any such Place in any Ship is not kept free from Goods and Stores as aforesaid, the Master shall be deemed to be in fault, and shall for every such Failure to comply with the Provisions of this Section forfeit and pay to each Seaman lodged in such Place the Sum of One Shilling a Day for each Day after. ”
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The Merchant Shipping Act (1867)

“ The Master of every such Ship as last aforesaid shall serve or cause to be served out the Lime or Lemon Juice with Sugar (such Sugar to be in addition to any Sugar required by the Articles) or other such Antiscorbutics as aforesaid to the Crew so soon as they have been at Sea for Ten Days, and during the Remainder of the Voyage, except during such Time as they are in Harbour and are there supplied with fresh Provisions ”
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