Anchors and Chain Cables Act, 1899

Anchors and chain cables sold or purchased for British ship to be proved.

1.(1) A maker of or dealer in anchors or chain cables shall not sell or contract to sell, nor shall any person purchase or contract to purchase, for use on any British ship, any chain cable or any anchor exceeding in weight one hundred and sixty-eight pounds, unless it has been previously proved in accordance with this Act.

(2) If any person acts in contravention of this section, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanour.