Versions of s. 254(4)
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Where any effects of a seaman or apprentice who has deserted a ship and has been entered as a deserter in the official log-book of the ship come into the hands of a shipping master, the effects may be sold or otherwise disposed of as the shipping master may see fit, and, if sold, the proceeds of the sale after deducting the expenses thereof shall be applied as provided in subsection (1).