Section V

Watermen, &c. may set up Winches, &c. to draw up Barges, &c.

And for that the Barges Boats Lighters or other Vessells must of necessity in some Places and at some times be haled up by the Strength of Men Horses Engines or other meanes in that behalfe convenient Be it further enacted by the Authority aforesaid That it shall and may be lawfull to and for Watermen Boatmen Bargemen and other helpers of them in convenient Places to have and sett up Winches and other Engines and with the same by Strength of Men Horses and other Beasts or any of them going upon the Land or Banks neare the said Rivers in convenient manner without the Hindrance Trouble or Impeachment of any Person or Persons to draw or hale up the Barges Boats Lighters and other Vessells.