The Harwich Harbour Act 1863
WHEREAS it is apprehended that the Navigation into Harwich Harbour may be impeded by the Extension of Landguard Point across the Mouth of the Estuary in consequence of an Accumulation of Shingle on the Seaward Side of that Point: And whereas Harwich Harbour is used both as Harbour of Refuge and for Purposes of local Trade, and it is therefore expedient that Measures should be taken to prevent the further Extension of Landguard Point as aforesaid, and otherwise to preserve and improve the Harb...