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A like sum to be paid by vessels condemned in any of the British colonies or territories, before entry,
an account of the sum sold for to be produced.
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XXIX. And be it further enacted, That upon every ship or vessel heretofore taken as prize, and condemned and registered in any of the colonies, plantations, islands, or territories to Great Britain belonging, or which shall hereafter be to taken, condemned, and registered therein, a like duty of five pounds per centum, on the value thereof shall be paid to his Majesty, his heirs and successors, on her first arrival in any port or place of this kingdom, before the shall be admitted to an entry; and an in all such cases the master or owner of such ship or vessel shall produce an exact and particular account of the sum which such ship or vessel shall have been sold for, subjoined to such certificate of her registry, and verified by the oath of the person or persons who shall have applied for such certificate of registry.
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