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Vessels, taking in or discharging ballast in the harbour, a tarpaulin shall be fixed to prevent any from falling into the river.
Penalty 10s.
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XVIII. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That from and after the time aforesaid every ship, bark, boat, or other vessel, taking in ballast from any lighter or other vessel, or discharging ballast into any lighter or other vessel within the said harbour, shall nail or six a tarpaulin or sail cloth from the gunnel or ballast port of such vessel, to hang over the gunnel of such lighter or other vessel, so as to prevent any ballast or dirt falling into the said river, under the penalty and forfeiture of ten shillings for each such offence.
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