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 Here followeth certain directions for to find out Ships, Barks, Hoys and Passage Boats that do come to London, from the most parts and places by sea, within the King's dominions; either of England, Scotland or Ireland.

A Hoy doth come from Colchester in Essex to Smart's Key near Billingsgate; by which goods may be carried from London to Colchester weekly.

He that will send to Ipswich in Suffolk, or Lynn in Norfolk; let him go to Dice Key, and there his turn may be served.

The ships from Kingston upon Hull (or Hull) in Yorkshire do come to Ralph's Key, and to Porter's Key.

At Galley Key, passage for men and carriage for goods may be had from London to Berwick.

At Chester's Key, shipping may be had from Ireland, from Poole, from Plymouth, from Dartmouth and Weymouth.

At Sabb's Docks, a Hoy or Bark is to be had from Sandwich or Dover in Kent.

A Hoy from Rochester, Margate in Kent or Feversham and Maidstone doth come to Saint Katherine's Dock.

Shipping from Scotland is to be found at the Armitage or Hermitage below Saint Katherine's.

From Dunkirk, at the Custom House Key.

From most parts of Holland or Zealand, pinks or shipping may be had at the brewhouses in Saint Katherine's.

At Lion Key, twice almost in every twenty-four hours, or continually, are Tide boats or Wherries; that pass to and fro betwixt London and the towns of Deptford, Greenwich,