Any money for the time being awaiting distribution, but for any reason not immediately distributable as aforesaid, may, under the direction of the Admiralty, be invested in or on any proper stocks, funds, or securities; and the proceeds of those stocks, funds, or securities, and any dividends or interest accrued due thereon, shall be distributed as the money invested would have been distributed if an investment had not been made:
Provided, that no such investment shall be made of any money pending any adverse claim thereto, except with the consent of the claimant.