In this Act—

• The Term " the Admiralty " means the Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom, or the Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral:

• The Term " Officer " means a Commissioned, " Warrant, or Subordinate Officer, or Assistant Engineer in Her Majesty's Naval or Marine Force:

• The Term " Seaman or Marine " means a Petty Officer or Seaman, Non-commissioned Officer of Marines or Marine, or other Person forming Part in any Capacity of the Complement of any of Her Majesty's Vessels, or otherwise belonging to Her Majesty's Naval or Marine Force (not being an Officer within the Meaning of this Act).