Irish Lighthouses Act, 1811

Proviso for Ships of War, &c. and Fishing Vessels.

VIII. Provided always, and be it further enacted, That this Act shall not extend to charge with the Rate or Duty hereby imposed on the Tonnage of Ships and Vessels passing Light Houses, any of His Majesty’s Ships of War, nor any Ship or Vessel whatever being the Property of His Majesty, his Heirs or Successors, or of the Royal Family, nor any Fishing Vessels, Smacks or Boats, and that all coasting Vessels sailing in Ballast only, from any Port in Ireland to any other Port therein, shall pay only One Half of the said Rates and Duties; any thing hereinbefore mentioned and contained to the contrary notwithstanding.