Poor Law of 1601. By this act, two or more substantial householders were to be yearly nominated by the justices of the peace to serve as overseers of the poor in each parish. The overseers were to raise weekly or otherwise, by taxation of every inhabitant, such competent sums of money as they shall think fit,.inally, the Poor Law of 1601 provided a clear definition of the poor and articulated services that they were to receive. This legislation is the foundation for the current social welfare system existing today in Great Britain.
Later the term came to encompass large motor boats for primarily private pleasure purposes as well. Yacht lengths normally range from 10 metres (33 ft) up to dozens of meters (hundreds of feet). A luxury craft smaller than 12 metres (39 ft) is more commonly called a cabin cruiser or simply a cruiser.
built in New Zealand, 2008. The first in this list of the world's largest sailing yachts is Q (ex-Mondango 2). The stunning Dubois 52 metre ketch from Alloy Yachts was launched in 2008 and was an award winner at the 2009 Showboats Design Awards. This beautiful high performance sailing yacht has been meticulously designed and built by dedicated owners who have been involved in every aspect of her development. Her modern and fresh interior design, by Reymond Langton, offers luxury accommodation for 10 guests.