Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 (c. 27)

Harbour, dock, and pier master U.K.

60 Vessels to have their sails lowered when entering and navigating dock. U.K.

Before any vessel shall enter into the dock the master of such vessel shall cause her sails to be lowered or furled; and if the master of any vessel shall navigate the same under sail into or in the dock, he shall for every such offence be liable to a penalty not exceeding [F1 level 1 on the standard scale].

Textual Amendments

F1 Words substituted (E.W.S.) by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289G