[CHAPTER 138-2D SESSION] (H. R. 2293) AN ACT To amend the Act entitled "An Act to regulate navigation on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters", approved February 8, 1895. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That subdivision (a) of rule 3 in the first section of the Act entitled "An Act to regulate navigation on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters", approved February 8, 1895, as amended (U. S. C., 1940 edition, title 33, sec. 252 (a)), is amended to read as follows: "(a) On or in front of the foremast, or if a vessel without a foremast, then in the fore part of the vessel, a bright white light so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of twenty points of the compass, so fixed as to throw the light ten points on each side of the vessel, namely, from right ahead to two points abaft the beam on either side, and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least five miles. Such light shall be at a greater height above the water than the side lights required by subdivisions (b) and (c)." SEC. 2. Subdivision (e) of rule 3 in the first section of such Act (U. S. C., 1940 edition, title 33, sec. 252 (e)) is amended to read as follows: "(e) A steamer of over one hundred feet register length shall carry also, when under way, a bright white light so fixed as to throw the light all around the horizon, and of such a character as to be visible. at a distance of at least three miles. Such light shall be placed in line with the keel at least fifteen feet higher than, and more than fifty feet abaft, the light mentioned in subdivision (a); or in lieu thereof two such lights of the same character and height as herein described placed not over thirty inches apart horizontally, one on either side of the keel, and so arranged that one or the other or both shall be visible from any angle of approach." SEO. 3. Rule 3 of such Act (U. S. C., 1940 edition, title 33, sec. 252) is amended by adding the following: "(f) A steam vessel not more than one hundred feet in length shall carry also a bright white light aft to show all around the horizon. Such light shall be placed in line with the keel higher than the light required by subdivision (a)." SEC. 4. Subdivision (e) of rule 14 in the first section of such Act (U. S. C., 1940 edition, title 33, sec. 271 (e)) is amended to read as follows: "(e) A vessel at anchor and a vessel aground in or near a channel or fairway shall at intervals of not more than two minutes ring the bell rapidly for from three to five seconds and, in addition, at intervals of not more than three minutes shall sound on the whistle or horn a signal of one short blast, two long blasts, and one short blast in quick succession.” SEC. 5. The first section of such Act is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "RULE 30. (a) Between sunrise and sunset every vessel over sixtyfive feet in length when at anchor shall carry forward, where it can best be seen, one black ball not less than two feet in diameter. "(b) A vessel over sixty-five feet in length which is not under command shall carry where they can best be seen and, if a steam vessel, in lieu of the white light required by rule 3 (a), two red lights in a vertical line one over the other not less than three feet apart, and of such a character as to be visible all around the horizon at a distance of at least two miles. By day such vessel shall carry in a vertical line one over the other not less than three feet apart, where they can best be seen, two black balls, each two feet in diameter. Such vessel, when not making way through the water, shall not carry the side lights required by rule 3 (b) and (c), but when making way shall carry them. 66 "(c) A vessel aground over sixty-five feet in length shall carry by night the white light or lights prescribed for a vessel at anchor and in addition shall carry, where they can best be seen by approaching vessels, two red lights in a vertical line one over the other, not less than three feet apart, visible all around the horizon at a distance of at least two miles. By day such vessel shall carry in a vertical line one over the other not less than three feet apart, where they can best be seen, three black balls, each two feet in diameter." Approved March 18, 1948. [CHAPTER 144-2D SESSION] [S. J. Res. 172] JOINT RESOLUTION To authorize vessels of Canadian registry to transport iron ore between United States ports on the Great Lakes during 1948. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That by reason of the continued extraordinary requirements of the iron and steel industry for Lake Superior iron ore, notwithstanding the provisions of section 27 of the Act of Congress approved June 5, 1920 (41 Stat. 999), as amended by Act of Congress approved April 11, 1935 (49 Stat. 154), and by Act of Congress approved July 2, 1935 (49 Stat. 442), or the provisions of any other Act of Congress or regulation, vessels of Canadian registry shall be permitted to transport iron ore between United States ports on the Great Lakes during the year 1948 or until such date prior to the end of said year as the Congress by concurrent resolution or the President by proclamation may designate. Approved March 24, 1948. [PUBLIC LAW 485-80TH CONGRESS] [H. R. 3569] AN ACT To authorize the construction of a chapel and a library at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, and to authorize the acceptance of private contributions to assist in defraying the cost of construction thereof. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the United States Maritime Commission is authorized to construct a suitable chapel for religious worship by any denomination, sect, or religion, and a library at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. SEC. 2. The Maritime Commission is authorized to acquire title to an appropriate site or sites adjoining the present Merchant Marine Academy reservation either by purchase, condemnation, gift, or otherwise. SEO. 3. The Maritime Commission is authorized to accept private contributions to assist in defraying the cost of construction of the chapel and library provided for herein. Such contributions shall be received and accounted for under such regulations as the Comptroller General of the United States may prescribe. SEO. 4. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to complete the purposes of this Act. Approved April 17, 1948. [CHAPTER 235-2D SESSION] [S. 560] AN ACT To prohibit the operation of gambling ships, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That as used in this Act (a) The term "gambling ship" means a vessel used principally for the operation of one or more gambling establishments. (b) The term "gambling establishment" means any common gaming or gambling establishment operated for the purpose of gaming or gambling, including accepting, recording, or registering bets, or carrying on a policy game or any other lottery, or playing any game of chance, for money or other thing of value. (c) The term "vessel" includes every kind of water and air craft or other contrivance used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water, or on water and in the air, as well as any ship, boat, barge, or other water craft or any structure capable of floating on the water. (d) The term "American vessel" means any vessel documented or numbered under the laws of the United States; and includes any vessel which is neither documented or numbered under the laws of the United States nor documented under the laws of any foreign country, if such vessel is owned by, chartered to, or otherwise controlled by one or more citizens or residents of the United States or corporations organized under the laws of the United States or of any State. (e) The term "United States", when used in a geographical sense, includes the continental United States and the Territories and possessions of the United States, other than the Canal Zone. SEC. 2. (a) It shall be unlawful for any citizen or resident of the United States, or any other person who is on an American vessel or is otherwise under or within the jurisdiction of the United States, directly or indirectly (1) to set up, operate, or own or hold any interest in any gambling ship or any gambling establishment on any gambling ship; or (2) in pursuance of the operation of any gambling establishment on any gambling ship, to conduct or deal any gambling game, or to conduct or operate any gambling device, or to induce, entice, solicit, or permit any person to bet or play at any such establishment, if such gambling ship is on the high seas, or is an American vessel or otherwise under or within the jurisdiction of the United States, and is not within the jurisdiction of any State. (b) Whoever violates the provisions of subsection (a) shall, upon conviction, be imprisoned for not more than two years or fined not more than $10,000, or both. (c) Whoever, being (1) the owner of an American vessel, or (2) the owner of any vessel under or within the jurisdiction of the United States, or (3) the owner of any vessel and being an American citizen, shall use, or knowingly permit the use of, such vessel in violation of any provision of this section shall, in addition to any other penalties provided by this Act, forfeit such vessel, together with her tackle, apparel, and furniture, to the United States. SEC. 3. (a) It shall be unlawful to operate or use, or to permit the operation or use of, any vessel for the carriage or transportation, or for any part of the carriage or transportation, either directly or indirectly, of any passengers, for hire or otherwise, between any point or place within the United States and any gambling ship which is not within the jurisdiction of any State. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any carriage or transportation to or from any vessel in case of any emergency involving the safety or protection of life or property. (b) The Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to prescribe such reasonable rules and regulations as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this section and to prevent violations of such provisions. For the operation or use of any vessel in violation of the provisions of this section or of any rule or regulation issued hereunder, the owner or charterer of such vessel shall be subject to a civil penalty of $200 for each passenger carried or transported in violation of such provisions, and the master or other person in charge of such vessel shall be subject to a civil penalty of $300. Such penalty shall constitute a lien on such vessel, and proceedings to enforce such lien may be brought summarily by way of libel in any court of the United States having jurisdiction thereof. The Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to mitigate or remit any of the penalties provided by this section on such terms as he may deem proper. SEC. 4. Nothing in this Act shall be held to take away or impair the jurisdiction of the courts of the several States under the laws thereof, or to preclude action, otherwise valid, by any State or Territory with respect to the navigable waters within the boundaries of such State or Territory. |