December 2. 1661. By the Corporation of Trinity-House, London. Whereas the Kings most excellent Majesty Charles the Second, and several former Kings and Queens of England, by their letters patents under the great seal, have given full power and authority to the master and brethren of Trinity-House, to make by-laws and orders for the good government and preventing disorders in navigation; and thereupon we the persons so authorized by the said charter, have in puriuance thereof made certain by-laws and orders. viz.