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Penalty for not having a buoy to the anchor of vessels.
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77.—If the master or commander of any vessel which shall cast anchor within the river, port or harbour shall not immediately on doing so tie or fasten or cause to be tied or fastened a buoy to such anchor in such manner as the said buoy shall float, and in a conspicuous manner so that it may be plainly and easily seen in what place such anchor has been cast, such master or commander shall for every such offence forfeit and pay any sum not exceeding five pounds, and shall for every hour such anchor shall remain after notice shall have been given without such buoy being tied as aforesaid thereto as aforesaid forfeit and pay a further sum of five pounds: Provided always that the enforcing of the said penalties shall not in any manner affect any remedy which any person or person shall or may have against such master or commander for any damage or injury which may be done to such person or persons by reason of such neglect as aforesaid.
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