An Act to Provide for the Protection of Property Wrecked on the Coast of Newfoundland. (Passed 14th May, 1860.)

  • Province
    Newfoundland (1833-1867)
  • Chapter
    23 Victoria Chapter 5
  • Year
    1860
  • Concepts
    Trade Regulation
    Waterways
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    24
  • Description
    This act puts measures in place to protect shipwrecked property. It is declared the responsibility of the commissioners of wrecked property, who report to the customs office. Penalties are defined for those who would try to claim shipwrecked property without the authority to do so.
  • Source
    Not available