Trade with Africa Act 1697

X. Ships sailing to Africa, &c. and Goods laden on board, not duly entered, forfeited.

And for the true Performance of the Payments Duties and Directions in this [X1 Act] ordained be it further enacted by the Authority aforesaid That every Ship or Vessel which shall contrary to the true Intent and Meaning of this Act sail from any Port or Place in England or from any of his Majesties Plantations or Colonies in America to or for the Coast of Africa as aforesaid without being duly entred Oath made and Bonds given as herein before is directed shall be forfeited or the Value thereof and every the Goods and Merchandize which shall contrary to the true Intent and Meaning of this Act be put on board any Ship or Vessel whatsoever sailing from England or from any of His Majesties Plantations or Colonies in America to the Coast of Africa as aforesaid before due Entry be made of the said Goods and Merchandize and of the Value thereof and the Duties paid for the same as is before directed such Goods and Merchandize shall be forfeited or the Value thereof and that every Ship or Vessel and all and every the Goods and Merchandizes therein or belonging [X2 or] appertaining to any of his Majesties Subjects that shall sail or be conveyed from any other Part or Place than from England or his Majesties Plantations & Colonies to the Coast of Africa as aforesaid shall be forfeited.

Editorial Information

X1 interlined on the Roll.

X2 and O