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SLAVE TRADE ACT 1873 - SECT 4

Vessels equipped for traffic in slaves to be deemed engaged in the slave trade.

4. Where any of the particulars mentioned in the First Schedule to this Act
are found in the equipment or on board of any vessel visited, seized, or
detained in pursuance of this Act, such vessel shall, unless the contrary be
proved, be deemed to be fitted out for the purposes of and engaged in the
slave trade, and in such case, even though the vessel is restored, no damages
shall be awarded against the seizor under this Act in respect of such
visitation, seizure, or detention, or otherwise upon such restoration.

Provided that this section shall not extend to the vessel of any foreign state
except so far as may be consistent with the treaty made with such state.

Jurisdiction of courts in regard to slave vessels, slaves, goods, and effects.

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