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An Act to provide for a regular supply of Seamen for new Ships fitted out or loaded in this Province. Passed 31st March 1840.

Original Act
Transcribed Act
  • Province
    New Brunswick (1786-1867)
  • Chapter
    3 Victoria Chapter 76
  • Year
    1840
  • Concepts
    Labour Regulation
    Trade Regulation
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
    Imperial/Impérial
  • Number of Articles
    8
  • Description
    This act stipulates that ships coming into New Brunswick ports from the United Kingdom must have a specified number of crewmen, and establishes penalties for any violations.
  • Source
    Early Canadiana Online
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