Section XXVII Master of Merchant Vessel to obey Orders of convoying Officer.

Every Master or other Officer in Command of any Merchant or other Vessel under the Convoy' of any Ship of Her Majesty shall obey the Commanding Officer thereof in all Matters relating to the Navigation or Security of the Convoy, and shall take such Precautions for avoiding the Enemy as may be directed by such Commanding Officer ; and if he shall fail to obey such Directions such Commanding Officer may compel Obedience by Force of Arms, without being liable for any Loss of Life or of Property that may result from his using such Force.