Whoever, being a seaman, lays violent hands upon his commander, to hinder and prevent his fighting in defense of his vessel or the goods intrusted to him, is a pirate, and shall be imprisoned for life.
June 25, 1948, ch. 64562 Stat. 774(, .)
Historical and Revision Notes
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 29435 Stat. 1146Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 485 (, ).
A minor verbal change was made.