Consort
Defined in 1 dictionary — Anderson (1889)
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
1. A companion. Consortsliip. Fellowship, companionship, consortium, q. v. S. A vessel that keeps company with another vessel. Consort-s Mp. A contract between owners of wrecking vessels to share mutually with each other moneys awarded as salvage, whether earned by one vessel or by both.i Prevents mischievous competitions, and collisions. When made forlln indefinite time, continues until dissolved by notice; not dissolved by mere removal of a master. Enforceable in admiralty, against property or its proceeds in the custody of the court.^