An Act for the Establishment of Body of Naval Coast Volunteers, and for the temporary Transfer to the Navy, in case of Need, of Seafaring Men employed in other Public Services.
WHEREAS it is expedient to establish and train a Body of Volunteers, who may be called forth and employed when the Defence of the Realm may require with or in aid of Her Majesty's Naval Forces, and to provide for the Service in the Navy upon the like Emergency of Seafaring Men who may be employed in any Department of the Public Service: