CODE of SINGNALi for THE NIF.HCIIANT 6:•11VICE
... distinctive numbers to -- British registered vessel. lan The ►ierchan Shipping Act of 1851 provides that, frem nod lifter the Ist • f Nay, 18!;5. to every British reuiptered ship shall be appropriat an official numb •r, t , ) be entered upon her certificate ...