5. He is to see that the subordinate officers of the watch are at their stations To see that his and attentive to their duties; that they muster the men on deck when the subordinates are watch is relieved, and as often afterward as he may judge necessary. 6. attentive. He is to be careful at night that the required lights are burning and prop- Care as regards erly trimmed, and, in fogs, that the requisite signals are sounded. On lights, fog-signals, approaching and passing vessels, he is to be governed by the regulations and passing vesfor preventing collisions. 7. He is promptly to inform the Commanding Officer of all vessels that may sels. Reports to Combe discovered; of any land, shoal, rock, or danger that may be made; of manding Officer. all changes of wind or weather; of all alterations of canvas or steam by the Commanding Officer of the squadron or division; and of every occurrence worthy of notice. 8. Meteorological He will see that the meteorological observations are taken and recorded as per form in log-book; and, on indications of the approach of gales or hurri- observations. canes, will cause hourly or more frequent observations of the barometer and therinometer to be made, and every change in the force and direction of the wind to be recorded. 9. He is never, on his own authority, to carry sail or steam so as to endanger Care in carrying spars or machinery; nor, when the Commanding Officer is on deck, is he to sail, &c. alter either without consulting him. 10. He is never to change the course without orders from the Commanding Course not to be Officer, unless to avoid danger, and then he will report to him without delay, changed unless. 11. On the discovery of a strange sail at night or in a fog, during war, he is, In war, making besides sending at once to inform the Commanding Officer, to make imme- strange sails. diately every preparation for action. 12. Non-commissioned At night he is to take care that the Master-at-Arms, Ship's Corporal, or Making the Non-commissioned Officer of Marines detailed for the purpose, is particular in round at night, by going the rounds and visiting all accessible parts of the vessel below the Master-at-Arms or spar-deck every half-hour to see that no irregularities are occurring; that Officer of Marines. all prisoners are safe; that no improper lights are burning; and that there is no smoking after hours. He will also order an officer of the watch to go the same rounds at least twice during his watch; he will cause the pumps to be sounded and the battery examined at least every two hours, and have the reports made to himself. 13. He will not make a signal without orders from the Commanding Officer, No signal to be unless to warn vessels of danger, but will see that everything is in readiness made, unless. to make them. 14. He will always have his side-arms at hand; a trumpet is to be carried at Will carry a sea, and the sword-belt worn in port. During wet weather he may wear a trumpet, &c. water-proof coat and cap. Attention to eti 'quette. Boats coming alongside, charging, &c. 15. He will see that all persons coming on board or leaving the ship receive the marks of respect to which they are entitled. 16. No boat is to be allowed to leave or to come alongside without his knowldis-edge. When boats or tenders come alongside with water or stores of any kind, he is to see them cleared, and that no prohibited articles are brought on board; and he is also to see that all articles which are sent out of the vessel are properly placed in the vessel or boats which are to receive them. 17. When boats leave the ship, he will be particular that they have their proper crews, suitably clothed, and that no changes are made without authority. 18. Stores received. Engines. Conductors, lifebuoys, &c. He will take care that an accurate account is taken of all stores received or sent from the vessel; that those which are received are delivered to the proper officer, and that the number or quantity received or sent is correctly entered on the log. 19. He will never cause the engines to be stopped without first slowing, nor to be worked at full speed, until the vessel has first gathered way, except in cases of emergency; and, should the vessel be taken aback when under sail, the engines are to be slowed or stopped until sail is reduced. 20. He will see the conductors, life-buoys, lead-lines, and drift-leads ready for service. 21. Book taken to He will see that an officer when sent on board the vessel of the Comnote orders. mander-in-Chief, Commander of a Squadron, or Commander of a Division, to receive orders, takes an order-book for the insertion of such orders as may be given him. Officer in charge of a division. Inspection of clothing. Steerage Officers. 22. An officer in charge of a division of guns will be held responsible for its efficiency in all respects. Besides keeping the guns in condition for action, and the men well trained to their use, agreeably to the Ordnance Instructions, he will give his personal attention to the cleanliness and good appearance of the men; to the examination of their clothing and bedding; to making out requisitions; to the issuing of clothing to them; to their converting material drawn to the purpose for which it was required; to observe that their clothing is neatly made, marked, and kept in order, and to keep correct clothes-lists. Quarterly he will make a report to the Commanding Officer of the conduct of the men of his division. 23. He will himself inspect the clothing of the men of his division once a month. SECTION VIII.-Ensigns, Midshipmen, and Mates. 1. Ensigns, Midshipmen, and Mates are Steerage Officers. 2. When ordered to a cruising-ship, Ensigns and Midshipmen will provide Will be provided themselves with a sextant or octant, a comparing-watch, an approved trea- with sextant, &c. tise upon navigation, one on marine surveying, and with blank journals. 3. They will ascertain daily the position of the ship when at sea by obser- Ascertain, by vations and dead-reckoning, and send the same to their Commanding Officer. sel's position. 4. observation, They will be required to keep a journal of the cruise, which they will pre- Journal. sent to the Commanding Officer for inspection on the first day of every month. ves 5. They will not be granted leave to go on shore unless their journals are kept up, and they have copies of the watch, quarter, fire, and station bills, is of separate quarter-bills for their divisions, and shall have given proper attention to their duties. 6. Should an Ensign be assigned permanently to duty as a watch and division officer, he shall mess and quarter in the wardroom. 7. Mates will perform such duties as the Commanding Officer directs. SECTION IX.-Warrant Officers. 1. If journal, &c., not kept up. If assigned permanently to duty as a watch officer. Mates. The Boatswain, Gunner, Carpenter, and Sailmaker are Warrant Officers. Warrant Officers 2. They will, with the Yeoman, examine all the articles belonging to, and all stores received for, their respective departments; will see that they are of good quality, that they agree in quantity with the invoice or bill sent with them, and they will make immediate report to the officer in charge of the department of any defect or deficiency. 3. Examine stores. They are responsible for all articles in their departments not in the immeResponsibility diate charge of the Yeoman, and for the preservation of all tools or imple. for stores. ments issued by the Yeoman for use: they will retain for survey all that may become worn out or rendered unfit for service, as their responsibility with regard to them does not cease until they have been disposed of by survey. 4. stores. They will request a survey upon all stores in their departments which Surveys may be injured or become unfit for service, and such as are condemned will be expended, a copy of the survey being preserved as a voucher. If a survey directs articles to be converted to some other use, they will be charged accordingly, and expended in the same manner as other stores. 5. on misconduct in Yeo They will make immediate report to the Executive Officer of any neglect Will report any or misconduct in the Yeoman or person having charge of their stores. man. Charge of an 6. When a ship is to be dismantled, they will see that all articles belonging to their respective departments are properly secured and tallied, with their name and quantity, whether serviceable, requiring repairs, or unserviceable, and that all precautions are taken to prevent their being injured. They will only receive credit according to the receipt given for them by the person into whose charge they may be delivered, or according to the report of the surveying officers, and they will attend the survey to account for any deficiency that may be found to exist. 7. They will report daily, at 7.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m., to the Executive Officer the state of their respective departments. Boatswain. The Boatswain is to be generally upon deck during the day, and at all times when any duty shall require all hands to be employed. He is, with his mates, to see that the men go quickly upon deck when called, and that they perform their duty with alacrity. 9. He will, every day at 7.30 a. m., and at such other times as directed, examine the rigging, and report to the Officer of the Deck the state in which he finds it. He is to be careful that the anchors, booms, and boats are properly secured, and is to have ready a sufficient number of mats, plats, nippers, points, and gaskets, that no delay may be experienced. 10. He will be careful that the masts of the ship are not crippled or strained in setting up the stays and rigging, and that they retain the same angle with the keel after the stays and rigging are set up that they had when they were only wedged. 11. He is to see when junk is worked up that every part is converted to the purposes ordered. 12. When preparing for battle, he is to see that everything necessary for repairing the rigging is in place. Gunner. Besides the duties assigned to the Gunner in the Ordnance Instructions, chor buoys, life- he is to have charge of the anchor-buoys and life-buoys, and to see that they buoys, &c. Responsible for are in good order, and the latter ready for use at all times. He will examine and prime them every evening, and report their readiness to the Aid or Executive Officer and to the Officer of the Deck. 14. He will have charge of and be responsible for all ordnance-stores, and will all ordnance- make and sign the quarterly returns of expenditures. stores. Examination of ports and airports. Carpenter. 15. He will frequently examine the ports and air-ports, see that they are properly lined, and when in, that they are all properly secured. At sea, no airport is to be opened other than by his crew, by order of the Aid or Executive Officer, and he is to be informed of it. 16. He is to see that the pumps and hose are in good order at all times, having Pumps and hose. at hand whatever may be necessary for their use. 17. He is to keep the boats, ladders, and gratings in good condition, have the Boats, ladders, gratings and hatch-tarpaulins always in place, and report to the Aid or Ex- gratings, &c. ecutive Officer every damage pertaining to his department as soon as he discovers it. 18. He is to keep ready for use shot-plugs and every article necessary for stop- Shot-plugs. ping shot-holes and repairing damages in action. 19. He is frequently to examine the decks and bends of the vessel and report to the Aid or Executive Officer when calking is required. 20. He will cause the capstans to be turned and properly oiled once a week, and will have the bars swiftered in when using them. 21. Calking. Capstans. He will see that the lightning-conductors are always in good condition. 22. fects in hull and spars. When the vessel is going into port he is to prepare a correct account of Report of dethe defects of the hull, masts, and yards, and the repairs they may need. Sailmaker. Examination of and sail sails Before the sails are received on board he is to examine them carefully, and report to the Aid or Executive Officer any defects. He will examine the sail-room frequently, and see that the sails are dry and free from vermin; he age. is to keep them properly tallied, and so stowed as to be readily got up. When they are to be landed he is to see that they are dry, well made up, and tallied. 24. He will never permit tarpaulins or painted bags to be stowed in the sail- Tarpaulins not room. SECTION X.-Engineer of the Fleet, and other Engineer Officers. The senior Chief Engineer on a station will be detailed to discharge the duties of Engineer of the Fleet. He will be attached to the Flag-Ship, and his duties will be as follows, under the orders of the Commander-in-Chief: I. To exercise a general supervision over all the engineers of the fleet or squadron. II. To acquaint himself with the different kinds of engines in use in the squadron, and to recommend the means to keep them in the highest state of efficiency. to go in sail-rooms. Engineer of the Fleet. Supervision over engineers. Engines of dif ferent vessels. III. To make quarterly inspections of machinery, and to decide upon all Inspections, reordinary repairs. If alterations or additions to the machinery are proposed, pairs, and reports. a special report must be made, stating their probable cost and the time necessary for their execution. IV. To recommend surveys when imperfections or accidents are serious, Surveys and reand to make report where carelessness is known or suspected. ports. |