Section VI Bargemasters, &c. made answerable for Damage done by the Crews of their Barges, &c.; and may be sued, &c.

And for the preventing of Damages and Mischiefs that may be done and committed by the rude and disorderly Persons rowing and manageing the said Boats or Barges and that the Owners and Masters of the said Barges or Boats may be more carefull to prevent the same Be it enacted by the Authority aforesaid That every Barge or Boatmaster shall be and is hereby made answerable and responsible for any Damage or Mischiefe that shall be done by his Barge or Boat or the whole or any of the Crew of his Barge or Boatmen to any of the Wears Locks Dams and other Engines in and upon the said Rivers or for any Trespass or Damage done to the Owner or Possessor of any Lands or Tenements near adjoyning to the said Rivers otherwise than is provided for by this Act and the said Barge or Boatmaster or Owner thereof shall and may be sued and prosecuted for the same and if found Guilty the Plaintiff shall not only recover the Damages thereby sustained but full Costs of Suit.