§§ 1739, 1740. Repealed.]

Section 1739, acts Mar. 8, 1946, ch. 82, § 6, 60 Stat. 43; Aug. 6, 1981, Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(154), 95 Stat. 167, provided for sale of vessels to non-citizens, sales conditions and priority of mortgage on unpaid balance.
Section 1740, acts Mar. 8, 1946, ch. 82, § 7, 60 Stat. 44; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, § 2(a)(2), 64 Stat. 1038; Sept. 27, 1979, Pub. L. 96–70, § 3(b)(5), 93 Stat. 455; Aug. 6, 1981, Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(154), 95 Stat. 167, provided for order of preference in sales and charters, determining relevant factors, and operation of commercial vessels by Government.