http://www.legislation.gov.uk/aep/Cha2/22/2/section/VI/enactedYarmouth Haven and Pier Repairs (Duties) Act 1670enBritish History Onlinebho/pubid-351/47410.xml2024-12-11
and for Nonpayment of the Rate, distrain upon the said Ships, &c.VIAnd in case the said Summe or Summes of money soe ordered or appointed to be paid as aforesaid shall not
be paid by the Master or other person haveing the rule and command of any Shipp or Vessell unladeing within
the said Haven as aforesaid according to the true intent and meaning of this Act That then and soe often it shall
and may be lawfull to and for the said Collector and Collectors Receiver and Receivers and every or any of
them by Warrant obtained from the Bayliffes of the said Burrough of Great Yarmouth for the time being or one
of them under their or one of their Hands and Scales to take and destraine every such Shipp or Vessell and all
Tackle, Apparell and Furniture thereunto belonging or any part thereof and the same to detayne and keepe untill
he or they be satisfyed and paid the said summes of money and every of them.