# Impressment of Seamen (No. 3) Act 1640, Section II: Proviso for Masters, Masters' Mates, &c. in Employment.


Provided alwaies That this Act shall not extend to the pressing of any Master of any Ship or Barque that hath the charge of any Ship or Barque or unto any Masters Mate or Ship Carpenter of any Ship or Barque that is in imployment at the time of the said presse.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/aep/Cha1/16/26/section/II (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/impressment-of-seamen-no-3-act-1640/section-II
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