Merchant Seamen Act 1728
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Merchant Seamen Act 1728
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The Merchant Seamen Act 1728 was a significant piece of British legislation passed in 1729. The Act was originally stipulated to run five years but was renewed periodically until it was made perpetual by 2 Geo. 3. c. 5 in 1761. By mandating a formalized wage contract, the Act deterred captains from changing agreed-upon routes of their vessels, reduced desertion rates, and allowed for seamen to seek liberation from employers who broke contracts. One of the main functions of the British Admiralty
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merchant_Seamen_Act_1728
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2023-08-29T23:40:30Z
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