259. Certain ships to carry medical officer and attendants.- (1) Every ship carrying unberthed passengers and crew not exceeding one thousand in number.shall have on board as part of her complement at least one medical officer possessing such qualifications as may be prescribed. (2) Every ship carrying unberthed passengers and crew exceeding one thousand in number shall, in addition to a medical office have on board as part of her complement such number of medical attendants as may be prescribed. (3) Every ship craving unberthed passengers shall be provided with a hospital with such medical stores and equipment as may be prescribed. | 
