Registry of Ships Act 1787

When the master of such vessels shall be changed, notice shall be given, and a memorandum taken as herein.

XXI. And be it further enacted, That when and so often as the master or other person having or taking the charge or command of any ship or vessel registered in manner herein directed shall be changed, the maater or owner of such ship or vessel shall deliver to the person or persons authorized to make such registry, and grant such certificate of registry at the port where such change shall take place, the certificate of registry belonging to such ship or vessel, who shall thereupon endorse and subscribe a memorandum of such change, and shall forthwith give notice of the same to the proper officer of the port or place where such ship or vessel was last registered pursuant to this act, who shall likewise make a memorandum of the same in the book of registers, which is hereby directed and required to be kept, and shall forthwith give notice thereof to the commissioners of the revenue of this kingdom.