A declaration made by the Master before a U.S. Consul, giving particulars regarding heavy weather or other incidents which may have caused damage to the vessel or cargo, through no fault of the vessel, her officers, or crew is a(n) __________.

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Option C: note of protest. A note of protest is a formal legal declaration made by the Master before a notary or consul detailing heavy weather or incidents that risked vessel or cargo integrity.