"She turned to come into 'er berth, with the skipper shouting away on the bridge and making as much fuss as if 'e was Berthing a liner.
"Project Gutenberg, Deep Waters, by W.W. Jacobs"
W.W. Jacobs
It was moored just at the entrance to the dock or mole, and was in charge of an official who regulated the Berthing of vessels.
"Looking Seaward Again"
Walter Runciman
In addition to controlling the Berthing of vessels, and keeping the harbour free from confusion, it was Tom's duty to see that no fires or lights were allowed either by day or night, and, as these rigid rules were frequently broken, his "hush money" very largely contributed to his already affluent income.
"Looking Seaward Again"
Walter Runciman