Greenwich Hospital, etc. Act 1696

1. Introductory Text

2. & 8 W. III. c. 21. §5.

3. II. Seaman, &c. bringing a Certificate of his Abode, &c. according to 7 & 8 W. III. c. 21. § 9. may be registered and entitled to the Benefits of that Act.

4. III. Masters Mates and their Wives, &c. to have the Benefit given to other registered Men, &c.

5. IV. Seamen above 50 Years old, having served in the King's Ships 7 Years, may be registered, and enjoy the Privileges of the Act.

6. V. After 10th April 1699, none above 50 Years old to be registered without giving Reasons for his Omission to register whilst in the King's Service.

7. VI. Commissioners may summon and examine Masters of Merchants Ships on Oath as to the Number and Wages, &c. of Persons serving in their Ships, and who are obliged to pay 6d. per Mensem out of their Wages; refusing to appear or to give Account;

8. VII. Quakers may make Affirmation instead of an Oath, as by 7 & 8 W. III. c. 34; and offending, are liable to the same Penalties as other Offenders.

9. VIII. Recital that Registers have been unduly lent to Persons not registered, pursuant to 7 & 8 W. III. c. 21.

10. IX. Certificate under the Hand of Mayor, &c. within the Cinque Ports sufficient, if no Justice residing within Three Miles.