An Abstract of the Laws of the State (Classic Reprint): And Ordinances of the Corporation of the City of New York, in Relation to Vessels, Wharves, ... Basins, Wrecks and Salvage (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Navigate the legal framework that shaped New York’s maritime world. This nonfiction collection compiles the laws of New York State and the city’s ordinances related to vessels, docks, wrecks, salvage, and pilotage, offering clear context for how ships operated in its waters.

This edition blends statutory text with practical references, including a shipmaster’s directory and listings for ship chandlers, sailmakers, and provision stores. It presents the rules governing wrecks, salvage, pilotage on the Sandy Hook route, and the Hell Gate pilots, helping readers understand historical maritime governance.

• Key laws and ordinances that governed vessels, wharves, piers, basins, and salvage.


• Practical references like the Shipmaster’s Directory and ship supply listings.


• Details on pilotage, harbor regulations, and salvage procedures.


• Historical context for how maritime commerce was managed in New York City and its port.

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