This record is free to all users Monarch GEORGE III Year 1798 Title 38 Geo. III, c. 48, Description An Act for preventing the Desertion of Seamen from Ships trading between this Kingdom and His Majesty's Colonies and Plantations in the West Indies. Classification Security, merchant navy - sailors defect in West Indies for higher wages, attempts to prevent this, schedule of agreement between master and sailor, masters not to hire above double rate in WI - contract void, penalty £100 [em] Login or Sign up to save records to your list Perform Another Search Are you sure you want to buy this record? > credits (or if a member credits) >0 credits in your wallet Buy with credits Cancel