Registry of Ships Act 1787

12 Months after time mentioned in notice, shall be given to Irish vessels for making a new registry.

XXXII. And be it enacted, That from and after the expiration of such time as shall be assigned by the notice herein directed to be given, twelve calendar months shall be allowed to all ships and vessels belonging to any of the ports of this kingdom to be registered, and obtain certificates of registry, according to the form, and in the manner herein described, and that all other registers shall from thenceforth be utterly null and void, to all intents and purposes whatever.