Smuggling Act, 1807

Not to extend to Whale Boats, River Boats, &c.

IV. Provided always, and be it further enacted, That nothing in this Act contained, as to the Number of Oars of any Boat, shall extend or be construed to extend to any Boat employed in the Whale Fisheries, nor to any Boat belonging to any Merchant Ship or Vessel, exceeding the Burthen of Two hundred and fifty Tons, nor to any Life Boat, nor to any Boat employed solely in Rivers or Inland Navigations.