the attachment be not discharged, and a judgment be recovered in the action in favor of the plaintiff, and an execution be issued thereon, the Chief of Police must sell at public auction, after publication of notice of such sale for ten (10) days, the steamer, vessel, or boat, with its tackle, apparel, and furniture, or such interest therein as may be necessary, and must apply the proceeds of the sale as follows:

1. When the action is brought for demands other than the wages of mariners, boatmen, and others employed in the service of the steamer, vessel, or boat sold, to the payment of the amount of such wages, as specified in the execution.

2. To the payment of the judgment and costs, including his fees.

3. He must pay any balance remaining to the owner, or to the master, agent, or consignee who may have appeared on behalf of the owner, or if there be no appearance, then into court, subject to the claim of any party or parties legally entitled thereto.

SOURCE: CCP § 824.