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MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT 1894 - SECT 544

544.(1) Where services are rendered wholly or in part within British waters in
saving life from any British or foreign vessel, or elsewhere in saving life
from any British vessel, there shall be payable to the salvor by the owner of
the vessel, cargo, or apparel saved, a reasonable amount of salvage, to be
determined in case of dispute in manner hereinafter mentioned.

(2) Salvage in respect of the preservation of life when payable by the owners
of the vessel shall be payable in priority to all other claims for salvage.

(3) Where the vessel, cargo, and apparel are destroyed, or the value thereof
is insufficient, after payment of the actual expenses incurred, to pay the
amount of salvage payable in respect of the preservation of life, the Board of
Trade may, in their discretion, award to the salvor, out of the Mercantile
Marine Fund, such sum as they think fit in whole or in part satisfaction of
any amount of salvage so left unpaid.

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