An Act for the better Supply of Water for the Use of Vessels resorting to the Harbour of Refuge at Portland, and for enabling the Commissioners of the Admiralty to supply such Water; for vesting in the said Commissioners certain Lands belonging to Her Majesty; and for other Purposes relating thereto.
WHEREAS the Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (herein-after called the “Commissioners”) have executed various Works at or near the East End of the Isle of Portland in the County of Dorset in and towards the Construction of Breakwater and Harbour of Refuge there, and Vessels belonging to Her Majesty and others already resort to such Harbour: And whereas it is expedient that better Supply of Water should be provided fo...