Burnard and Alger's Cattedown Wharves Act 1887
WHEREAS the Cattewater Harbour in the county of Devon affords convenient anchorage and shelter for and is much frequented by ships and vessels:
And whereas there is not within the said harbour any proper public deep water wharf or quay accommodation in communication with the town of Plymouth for the shipping and unshipping or delivery of goods and merchandise and it would be greatly to the public advantage that some such accommodation should be provided:
And whereas Charles Frederick Burnard,...