sizes of her spars, her tonnage, guns, &c., the number of her crew
carried, the names and dates of the fleets of cutters employed will
have an historical value which cannot easily be assessed in the
present age that is still familiar with sailing craft.

In making researches for the preparation of this volume I have to
express my deep sense of gratitude to the Honourable Commissioners of
the Board of Customs for granting me permission to make use of their
valuable records; to Mr. F.S. Parry C.B., Deputy Chairman of the Board
for his courtesy in placing a vast amount of data in my hands, and for
having elucidated a good many points of difficulty; and, finally, to
Mr. Henry Atton, Librarian of the Custom House, for his great
assistance in research.

E. KEBLE CHATTERTON.




CONTENTS


CHAP. PAGE
I. INTRODUCTION 1

II. THE EARLIEST SMUGGLERS 14

III. THE GROWTH OF SMUGGLING 40

IV. THE SMUGGLERS' METHODS 56