Lancaster Port Commission

[3] This led to the passage of the River Lune Navigation Act 1749 (23 Geo.

2. c. 12): "An Act for improving the Navigation of the River Loyne, otherwise called Lune; and for building a Quay or Wharf near the Town of Lancaster in the County Palatine of Lancaster".

[4] This led to the construction of St George's Quay in 1750, and the Custom House was completed in 1764.

Robert Foxcroft was appointed chief customs officer and given the title of Collector.

H had oversight of a substantial staff including searchers, clerical officers, landing and coast waiters, a surveyor and a weighing porter.