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Marriage at Sea Sparks Legal Debate on Validity
On a British merchant ship a captain arranges a sea wedding for Herbert Bardlay and Grace, while lawyers debate whether a ceremony at sea is as binding as a shore ceremony. The crew gathers, witnesses chosen, and the captain conducts the short service delaying departure to ensure legitimacy.
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