An Act to compel Vessels to carry a Light during the Night, and to make sundry provisions to regulate the Navigation of the Waters of this Province. Passed 4th March, 1837.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    7 William IV – Chapter 22
  • Year
    1837
  • Concepts
    Waterways
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    8
  • Description
    This act aims to make boats and passenger wharves and gangways safer by legislating lights on all watercrafts after dark, "dark" being defined as one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise. It also requires secured gangways and handrails with sufficient lighting on wharves and gangways, as well as other matters regarding security while navigating provincial waters.
  • Source
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