Great Yarmouth Haven and Pier Repairs (Duties) Act 1685 (c. 16)

1. Introductory Text

2. Reciting the State and Danger of Ruin to the Haven and Piers of Great Yarmouth.

3. II. 12d. a Chalder of Coals, Last of Corn, Weigh of Salt, and Tun of other Merchandize, except Fish, to be paid by Masters of Ships, &c. as Mayor, &c. of Great Yarmouth shall appoint, for 14 Years, &c.

4. III. Mayor, &c. to appoint Collectors.

5. IV. Duties to be employed for preserving the Haven, &c. Eight Commissioners appointed Mode of Appointment of such Commissioners.

6. V. Allowance to Collectors.

7. VI. Collectors &c. may enter and search Ships.

8. VII. Proviso respecting Fish Oils and Fish Livers obtained on Fishing Voyage; and Maintenance for Seamen.