Exempting Barges From Compulsory Pilotage: Hearings Before the Committee On the Merchant Marine and Fisheries, House of Representatives, Sixty-Fourth (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781144314598)

This volume contains the proceedings of hearings before the Committee on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the House of Representatives during the Sixty-Fourth Congress, First Session. The hearings focus on H.R. 9678, a bill "to Exempt From Compulsory Pilotage the Barges While in Tow."

The document offers a detailed look into the legislative considerations surrounding maritime regulations in the early 20th century, specifically concerning the pilotage requirements for barges. It provides valuable insights into the perspectives of various stakeholders, including maritime industry representatives and government officials. This historical record is essential for researchers and anyone interested in the evolution of maritime law and the regulation of inland waterway transportation in the United States.

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