Naval Deserters Act, 1847

NAVAL DESERTERS ACT 1847

CHAPTER LXII.

An Act for the Establishment of Naval Prisons, and for the Prevention of Desertion from Her Majesty’s Navy.[2] [2d July 1847.]

[Preamble recites that it is expedient that the Admiralty should have power to establish and regulate naval prisons.]

[Ss. 1–8 rep. 23 & 24 Vict. c. 123. s. 86.]

[2Short title, “The Naval Deserters Act, 1847.” See 55 & 56 Vict. c. 10.]