The Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, and the Merchant Shipping Repeal Act, 1854 is a legal text written by William Shee in 1854. The book is a comprehensive guide to the two acts of parliament which were passed in the same year, and which had a significant impact on the shipping industry in the United Kingdom.The Merchant Shipping Act, 1854 was a major piece of legislation which established a framework of regulations for the safety and welfare of seafarers,...