- The following words shall have the several meanings hereby assigned to them, unless where a contrary intention shall appear from the context, that is to say:-Vessel. - The word "vessel" shall include any ship, barge, boat, raft, timber, bamboos, or floating materials, propelled in any manner;Line of navigation. - The words "line of navigation" shall mean any navigable channel subject to the provisions of this Act;Channel. - The word "channel" shall include any river, canal, khal, nala; or waterway, whether natural or artificial;Person. - The word "person" shall include any company, association, or body of persons, whether incorporated or not.[* * * *] ['Number and gender' replied by Act 1 of 1903.]
