Regulation and ordinance concerning the harbour-duty, by merchant ships and vessels in the harbour of the Nieuwe Diep
[Nieuwe Diep?]: Ministry of the Marine, [1817]. 8" x 5", pp. 18, [2]; self-wrappers, stitched, as issued; in a contemporary parchment chemise. Some wear to the first leaf causing minor holes (no text lost), early ownership signature on the verso of the last leaf of Martin Page. These regulations, "enacted by Royal Decree," and clearly meant for British and American eyes, consist of 34 articles giving instructions for entering the busy port of Nieuwe Diep, serving Amsterdam. They specify such things as to how vessels should identify themselves, where and how they should tie up, priority of vessels in finding berths, prohibitive activities (such as heating pitch or other combustibles), rules for keeping watch, procedures for dealing with ships on fire, quarantine regulations, and penalties for failing to follow instructions. Signed in type: "Secretary at the Ministry of the Marine, Stratenus." This would be Adam Anthony Stratenus (1779-1836) who was Secretary General of the Ministry of the Navy. Very rare English version of the port of Nieuwe Diep's harbor regulations. Not found in OCLC. Item #59002
Price: $600.00
