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It is this day mutually agreed between John Crawford Esq^; owner of the good Steamer called the Nellie, 4^6 tons net register, 681 tons gross, and about 2^0 tons burthen (Cargo), now coastings and expected ready to load in about eight days, and John Waddie & C° of Leith Merchants,
That the said Steamer being tight, staunch, and strong, and every way fitted for the voyage, shall with all convenient speed sail and proceed to a customary loading berth under Steam Crane or Spout at Ken" nesfrans and there load in the customary manner according to the existing regulations of the Port, from the Agents of the said Affreighters, a full and complete Cargo of Clackmannan Jewel Coals, such Cargo not to exceed what she can reasonably stow and carry, over and above her Bunker Coal, Tackle, Apparel, Provisions, and Furniture ; and being so loaded, shall therewith proceed to Dieppe and deliver the same to the said Affreighters or their Assigns, alongside any Wharf, Craft, Steamer, or other safe discharging place, as ordered by Receiver, on being paid Freight at the rate of 41^^, say four shillings and six pence British Sterling per ton of 20 cwts., delivered ; being in full of all Port charges. Lights, Pilotages, Towages, and Harbour dues (the Act of God, Restraint of Rulers and Princes, the Queen's Enemies, Fire, and all and every other Dangers and Accidents of the Seas, Rivers, Boilers, Machinery, and Steam Navigation, of whatever nature and kind soever, during the said Voyage or Voyages, always excepted.)
The Freight to be paid by Receivers, on unloading and right delivery of the Cargo, in Cash, at current rate of exchange.
The Cargo to be brought to and taken from along-
side at Merchant's risk and expense^ and Steamer to conform to the rules and usages of the Ports.
The Charterers' responsibility to cease after shipment of the Cargo, the Owner having an absolute lien on the Cargo for the Freight.
The quantity of Coals on board for Steamer's use to be declared on signing Bills of Lading.
Steamer to employ Receivers' men to operate the discharge, paying the customary one franc per English ton.
Any average during the Voyage to be settled according to the laws and customs of Lloyds ('). •
Steamer to have liberty to tow and otherwise assist Vessels, without prejudice to this Charter.
Forty eight running hours (Sundays, Holidays, and Colliery Idle-days excepted) are to be allowed the said Affreighters for discharging, except in the case of Riots, Commotion by Pitmen, Strikes, Lockouts, Detention by Railway, Stoppage of Trains, Accidents to Machinery or Cranes, Frost, Snow, Floods, or any other causes or accidents beyond the CharteJ'ers' or Receivers' control, preventing the loading or discharging, and any Demurrage incurred over and above the said time for loading and discharging, to be paid for at the rate of Sixteen shillings per hour.
Time for loading to reckon from Steamer's arrival in Kennesfrans in the proper loading berth, and notice of Steamer's arrival there and ready to load being given to Charters in writing.
If Steamer arrives between 6 p. m. and 6 a. m., time not to count till 6 a. m., and arriving to load on Saturdays after 2 p. m., time not to count till Monday at 6 a. m.
Steamer to clear with Merchant's Broker paying One hundred francs clearance.
A Brokerage of five per cent, on the estimated gross amount of Freight is due to on signing of this Charter by both
parties, Steamer lost or not lost.
Penalty for Non -performance of this Agreement, estimated amount of Freight.
If Steamer does not arrive to load by the time specified above, Affreighters to have the option of cancelling this Charter.
(Sgd)John Waddie & C^ (Sgd) John Crawford 1 5 13 186
(i) Or : of the place where the Cargo is insured.
