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CHAPTER 7⁠—REGULATIONS FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF PIRACY — Front Matter

Chap.Sec.
381.Use of public vessels to suppress piracy.
382.Seizure of piratical vessels generally.
383.Resistance of pirates by merchant vessels.
384.Condemnation of piratical vessels.
385.Seizure and condemnation of vessels fitted out for piracy.
386.Commissioning private vessels for seizure of piratical vessels.
387.Duties of officers of customs and marshals as to seizure.