Ancient Administrative Document Order Occupation Port Marseille 1965 Bouches-du-Rhône

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Description

This period administrative document is an official order dated 1965, issued by the Maritime Department of the Port of Marseille and its annexes, under the authority of the Ponts et Chaussées (Department of Bridges and Roads). The sheet features a layout typical of 20th-century French civil service official documents, with a structured header on the left including the mention "Ponts & Chaussées", "Service Maritime du Port de Marseille", as well as specific references: "34th arrondissement", "Occupation Order 3/4", "Year 1965".

The upper part of the document contains the word "ARRÊTÉ" (ORDER) in capital letters, followed by the designation of the chief engineer in charge. The main text details a decision concerning the occupation of the public maritime domain, notably citing the "Société Aïcale Philantropique de Pêche de St-Henry "Lou Sard"" (Aïcale Philanthropic Fishing Society of St-Henry "Lou Sard"), authorized for specific installations in the port of Marseille. The content refers to several legislative texts and previous orders, as well as reports from engineers and other administrative services.

The typography is typewritten, typical of official documents of the period, with bold mentions and underlining. The entire text is written in French and occupies almost the entire visible side. No stamp, signature, or handwritten annotation appears on the visible area of the page.

The general condition of the document appears very good for its age: the visible sheet has a light tint, with no major stains, tears, or noticeable folds. The edges are clean and the print remains perfectly legible over the entire photographed surface.

This type of document constitutes a direct administrative testimony to the functioning of port services and regulations in force in Marseille in the 1960s. It is particularly representative of French public archives related to the management of the maritime and port domain.

Condition

Used document sold as is. Good general condition visible on the displayed side, text perfectly legible, no chips or major stains observed. All information concerns the part visible in the photo.

Did you know? Occupation orders for the public maritime domain were essential for regulating the use of French ports in the 20th century. In Marseille, port management involved numerous specialized administrative services, including the Ponts et Chaussées, responsible for regulating the installation of companies and associations on quays and basins, thereby ensuring the safety and organization of maritime traffic.

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