Vessels anchoring in any river or creek shall do so out of the channel and as near the shore as they can with safety, and, when necessary, shall moor parallel with the channel, so as to leave a free passage, or they shall be held liable, as for gross negligence, in case of collision.
The Town of Lewes shall enforce this regulation as to vessels in the Lewes River above the mouth of the back channel, and the master or owner of any vessel refusing to comply shall be fined $10 for the use of the town, and also the expense of mooring.
Structure Delaware Code
Title 23 - Navigation and Waters
Chapter 11. OBSTRUCTING NAVIGATION
§ 1101. Casting ballast in tideway; penalty.
§ 1102. Sweeping for anchors, cables or buoys near breakwater; penalty.
§ 1103. Regulation of anchorage.
§ 1104. Obstructions interfering with use of shore or harbor.
§ 1105. Mistreatment of buoy, beacon and daymark; notice; penalty; disposition of fine.
§ 1106. Anchoring on range line of range lights; penalty.
§ 1107. Lien on vessel causing damage.
§ 1108. Obstructions of navigation in St. Jones' River; penalties.
§ 1109. Anchoring regulations in St. Jones' River.
§ 1110. Obstruction of navigation in Murderkill River and Spring Creek.
§ 1111. Removal or destruction of channel stakes in Murderkill River; penalty.
§ 1112. Liability for collision caused by anchoring in Deep Hole below Broadkiln Creek.
§ 1113. Regulations for anchoring at mouth of Mahon's River; penalties; jurisdiction.