Re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings Poster Le Rouen Revenue Cutter Historical Background A Revenue cutter is a small lighty armed boat, used to enforce customs regulations and catch smugglers. “Revenue cutter, protecting the Brighton fishery”.Etching by R H Nibbs (1816-1893)(ESRO: PDC 29/1) Date details 1816 – 1893 Institution East Sussex Record Office Original reference PDC 29/1 Period Early modern Period Thematic Maritime and Trade Links Location Brighton – East Sussex Record Office