# Submarine Telegraph Act 1885, Section 12: Definitions.


In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
The expression “vessel” means every description of vessel used in navigation in whatever way it is propelled; and any reference to a vessel shall include a reference to a boat belonging to such vessel:
The expression “master” includes every person having command or charge of a vessel:
The expression “British possession” includes any part of Her Majesty’s dominions exclusive of the United Kingdom:
The expression “person” includes a body of persons corporate or unincorporate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/48-49/49/section/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/submarine-telegraph-act-1885/section-12
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