Section 383: Powers of removal to extend to tackle, cargo etc

The provisions of this part of this Act relating to removal of wrecks shall apply to every article or thing, or collection of things, being or forming part of the tackle, equipment, cargo, cargo stores or ballast of a vessel, in the same manner as if it were included in the word "vessel" and, for the purposes of those provisions, any proceeds of sale arising from a vessel and from the cargo of the vessel or any other property recovered from it, shall be regarded as a common fund.