Alleged Overloading of Ships

This historical pamphlet, 'Alleged Overloading of Ships,' documents a pivotal moment in maritime regulation. It contains the full transcript of Mr. Chamberlain’s speech delivered to a deputation of shipowners on March 8th, 1883, along with the subsequent correspondence. This record offers insights into the concerns surrounding the safety and practices within the British shipping industry during the late 19th century. The volume sheds light on the debate concerning the overloading of ships and its implications for maritime safety and commerce. As part of the Talbot Collection of British Pamphlets, this work provides invaluable primary source material for researchers and anyone interested in the history of maritime law, British industrial history, and the political climate of the era. The document showcases the arguments and perspectives of both the government and shipowners, making it an essential resource for understanding the historical context of maritime regulations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.