Harter Act 2 : (1893). This U.S. statute refers to merchandise or property transported from or between ports of the United States and foreign ports. Now partially superseded by the US Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936.
EESiFlo North America, Terminology and Glossary: Maritime Terms, Pennsylvania, USA 2002, flowmeterdirectory.com/flowmeter_terminology. (Mrtm/ Ports and Ships - Amer) {539}