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| Article I |
| A MASTER, when appointed to one of His Majesty's ships, is to be constantly attentive to his duty, and diligently and punctually to execute all orders he may receive from the Captain or any of the Lieutenants of the said Ship, or from any Flag Officer, or the Captain of any other Ship, for His Majesty's service. |
To be constantly attentive to his duty, and to execute all orders he may receive from proper Officers. |
| Article II |
| If the Ship be newly commissioned, he is to obtain the most correct information he can of the manner in which the hold was stowed, when she was last in Commission, and what were then her qualities, that the stowage may be altered if there be reason to suppose it may be done with advantage. If the Ship shall not have been at Sea, the Master is to consult the Master Shipwright of the Dock Yard on what may be the best manner of stowing her. But if he find the hold already stowed, he is to inform himself how it has been done ; and he is attentively to examine her qualities at Sea, that he may suggest such alteration in her stowage as he may think likely to improve them.
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How he is to proceed with regard to the stowing of her hold. |
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| Article III |
| He is to be present himself at the stowing of the hold ; he is to see that the Ship has the proper quantity of iron and shingle ballast, which he is to stow under the direction of the Master Attendant of the Dock Yard where the Ship is fitted out, in the manner best calculated to preserve the trim of the Ship, to make room in the hold, and to admit of the stowage of the water and provisions without risk of damage to the casks.
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To be present himself at the stowing of the hold.
To see that she has the proper quantity of iron and shingle ballast. |
| Article IV |
| He is to examine every Vessel which carries ballast to the Ship, to see whether it be laden to its proper marks ; he is to see that the ballast is sweet and clean, before he allows it to be taken into the Ship ; and he is to examine every Vessel when it is cleared, to see that there is no water in her, nor any weighty materials which may have contributed to sink her in the water ; and he is then to give the Master such Certificate as he shall be convinced is just, specifying always the draught of water of the Vessel before and after her being cleared. And when ballast is to be sent from the Ship, he is to take similar precautions to prevent frauds in the Vessels which carry it away.
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To examine the Vessels which carry ballast to or from the Ship. |
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| Article V |
| He is to stow away as much wood in the hold as possible ; and if it should appear to him that the quantity of wood and coals, sent on board, will not be sufficient for the time for which the Ship is victualled, he is to report it to the Captain.
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To stow away in the hold as much wood as possible. |
| Article VI |
| He is to be present when Stores or Provisions are received on board ; he is to see them carefully and expeditiously hoisted in, to prevent their being damaged : and if any of them should appear to him to be in any respect defective, he is to report it to the Captain, or the Commanding Officer on board, that they may be surveyed as soon as the service will admit, and then disposed of, in conformity to the report.
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To be present when Stores or Provisions are received on board.
If any appear defective to report it to the Commanding Officer on board. |
| Article VII |
| If any Provisions are pointed out to him as being older than the rest, he is to stow them so as to admit of their being the first hoisted up ; and on receiving any subsequent supplies, he is, whenever circumstances will admit, to put the new provisions under the old, that they may be the last expended.
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Old Provisions to be so stowed, as to be first expended. |
| Article VIII |
| When the stowage of the hold is completed, he is to enter
in the Log-book a particular account of the manner in which it was done, specifying the quantity of it and shingle ballast in each hold, and the manner in which they are arranged ; with the size and number of casks in each
tier, and the manner in which they are disposed. |
To enter in the Log-book a particular account of the stowing of the hold. |
| Article IX |
| He is to be particularly careful in observing that the ends of all the inner cables are securely clinched ; that the cables are properly spliced and coiled in the tiers ; that the rounding is well put on and carried far enough to secure the cable from being chafed when it is across the cutwater. |
Precautions respecting the cables. |
| Article X |
| He is to keep the keys of the after-hold and spirit-room, which, when they are wanted, he is to deliver to one of the Master's Mates only, strictly charging him not to suffer a light to be carried into the spirit room ; to attend himself, without quitting on any account, either the spirit-room or after-hold while it is open ; to see it properly secured when the service for which it was opened is executed, and to return the keys to him as soon as he has done so.
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To keep the keys of the after-hold and spirit-room.
Master�s Mates only to be entrusted with them when wanted. |
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| Article XI |
| He is to see that the sails are properly fitted with points, robands, earings, &c. ready for being brought to the yards ; and that the Boatswain has always a sufficient number of spare points, robands, gaskets, mats, plats, knippers, &c. ready for any purpose for which they may be wanted.
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To see that the sails are properly fitted to be brought up to the yards &c. |
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| Article XII |
| He is to be attentive in observing the quantity of every species of Provisions hoisted up from the hold, that, if it should appear to be more than is necessary for the use of the Ship's company, he may inform the Captain. He is to attend also to the quantity of wood and coals hoisted up that he may prevent any improper expenditure of them.
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To observe the quantity of every species of provisions hoisted up from the hold. |
| Article XIII |
| He is to be particularly careful to prevent any waste or improper expence of water ; he is never to allow of its being started, nor pumped out in the hold, without particular directions from the Captain nor to suffer more to be hoisted up in a day than the quantity allowed to be used, |
To be careful in presenting an improper expence of water. |
| Article XIV |
| He is every day, at noon, to report to the Captain the quantity of beer and water expended during the last twenty four hours, and the quantity remaining on board. |
To report to the Captain the quantity of beer and water expended every 24 hours. |
| Article XV |
| He is frequently to visit the store-rooms of the Warrant Officers, to see that they are kept as clean and as well ventilated as circumstances will admit ; that nothing but the Stores of the Ship is put into them ; and that the Stores are arranged with such regularity, as to admit of any of them being readily found when wanted. |
To visit frequently the Warrant Officers' store-room. |
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| Article XVI |
| He is to visit frequently the cable-tiers, to see that they are kept clean, and that no injury is done to the cables ; and he is to direct the Master's Mates to be very careful in preventing any accumulation of dirt in the hold, and to take every opportunity of collecting and throwing overboard any that may be found there.
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To visit frequently the cable tiers, to see that they are kept clean &c. |
| Article XVII |
| He is frequently to inspect the sail-rooms to see that they are dry and the sails in good order ; he is to give orders for the sails being repaired immediately on discovering that they require it ; and if he should find them, or any of the Stores, at any time, likely to be damaged by damp or by any other cause, he is immediately to represent it to the Captain.
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To inspect frequently the sail-room to see that they are dry and the sails in good order. |
| Article XVIII |
| He is to be extremely attentive in preventing any unnecessary expence of casks, or any damage being done to them by improper violence in stowing them, or getting them them into, or out of, the Ship ; he is never to allow them to be shaken without an express order in writing from the Captain to the Purser for that purpose, at the back of which Order he is to certify the number of each description of casks which have been shaken in consequence of it.
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To prevent any unnecessary expence of casks, not to allow them to be shaken without an order in writing from the Captain to the Purser. |
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| Article XIX |
| Whenever it shall be necessary to break up, or to clear, the hold and to start the water, he is to see that the bungs are carefully taken out of the casks, and the water started upon deck from the bung-holes, and that the empty casks are carefully lowered into the Vessels appointed to receive then ; as the expence attending the repairs of, or any considerable damage done to, the casks by breaking in the heads or staves, or by throwing them over the gun-wales, &c. will be charged against his pay ; but if he shall be prevented from taking such care, by the interference of any superior Officer, he is to represent the conduct of such Officer to the Captain, that the expence of repairs may be charged against his pay. |
To see that the bungs are taken out of the casks when the water is started ; damage done to the empty casks to be charged against that of any superior Officer who may prevent his taking proper precautions. |
| Article XX |
| When there is a probability of the Ship's anchoring, he is to see that the anchors and cables are perfectly clear for running, that the stoppers and ring-ropes are in good order, and that every thing is ready for bringing her up properly, especially when she is to anchor in high winds, or in strong currents.
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To see that the anchors and cables are perfectly clear when the Ship is about to anchor. |
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| Article XXI |
When the Ship is at single anchor, he is to be very attentive to keeping the anchor clear, and in preventing the cable from being chafed ; and when she is moored he is to keep the hawse clear ; and should it at any time become foul beyond a cross, he is to represent the same to the Captain or Commanding Officer that it may be immediately cleared ; he is to see that the rounding is in good order, and that the Ship is not girt � by being moored too taught.
� A ship is girted when her cables are too tight, which prevents her swinging. |
When at single anchor to be attentive in keeping the anchor clear &c. |
| Article XXII |
| He is frequently to examine into the state of the rigging ; he is to see that the standing rigging is always kept well set up, and he is always to attend himself when it is setting up ; he is also to examine frequently the running rigging, and to inform the Captain when any part of it appears to be no longer serviceable.
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To examine frequently the state of the standing and running rigging. |
| Article XXIII |
| At the end of every week he is to examine the Boatswain's and Carpenter's accounts of Stores expended, and at the end of every Month he is to sign their Expence Books, which he is to examine with very great attention before he signs them, to prevent the insertion of expenditures which have not been made, or an improper account of those which have.
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To examine the Boatswain�s and Carpenter�s accounts once a week, and to sign their expence books once a month. |
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| Article XXIV |
| He is to see that the compasses, the hour and other glasses, are properly taken care of ; he is to try them and to compare them with each other frequently, to ascertain and prevent the bad effects of any error which may be in them ; and he is to see the log-lines and lead-lines correctly marked and at hand whenever they may be wanted.
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To see that the compasses, hour and other glasses are taken care of, that the log-lines and lead-lines are correctly marked. |
| Article XXV |
| He is to provide himself with such Charts, nautical Books, and Instruments as are necessary for astronomical observations and all other purposes of Navigation.
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To provide himself with charts, books and instruments. |
| Article XXVI |
| He is, under the command of the Captain, to have the charge of navigating the Ship ; he is to represent to the Captain every possible danger in or near to the Ship's course, and the way to avoid it, and, if it be immediate, to the Lieutenant of the watch. Whenever the Ship is approaching the land or any shoals, he is to be upon deck and to keep a good look-out, always sounding to inform himself of the situation of the Ship.
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To have the charge under the command of the Captain, of navigating the Ship. |
| Article XXVII |
| He is every day at noon, or as soon after as can be done, to
deliver to the Captain an account of the situation of the Ship, the latitude and longitude she is in, the variation of the compass ; the bearing and distance of the place sailed from, or of that to which the Ship is bound, and any other particulars which the Captain shall direct. |
To deliver to the Captain every noon, an account of the situation of the Ship, &c. |
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| Article XXVIII |
| He is to see that a sufficient number of Master's Mates and Midshipmen attend every day to observe the Meridian Altitude of the Sun, or to take double Altitudes if the obtaining of a Meridian one be doubtful, and he is to direct such as he shall think proper to assist him in making any other observations or calculations which he may think necessary. |
To see that a sufficient number of Master's Mates and Midshipmen take the necessary observations. |
| Article XXIX |
| When the Ship is in Pilot-water, although there be a Pilot on board to take charge of her, the Master is to be always attentive to the manner in which she is conducted: he is to see the lead carefully hove though the Pilot should not require it ; and is to have every thing prepared for anchoring at the shortest notice ; and if he perceive the Ship standing towards danger, or if he have reason to think the Pilot not properly qualified to conduct her, he is immediately to inform the Captain. |
To see that the Ship is properly conducted, and the lead carefully hove, although she be in Pilot water. |
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| Article XXX |
| He is to endeavour to ascertain, with every possible degree of accuracy, the latitude, the longitude, and the variation of the compass of every place he goes to, and of every remarkable head-land which he passes. He is also to ascertain the setting and velocity of the currents ; the time of high water at the full and change of the Moon ; the directions of the tides, with the extent of their rise and fall. He is to observe and to describe, as particularly as he can, the appearances of Coasts, pointing out all remarkable objects by which one part may be distinguished from another. He is to apply to the Captain, whenever he thinks the service will admit of it, for Boats to survey any Coasts or Harbours which are near, and he is to enter all the observations he makes, and all the information he obtains, in a book, according to the form (No. 28) in the Appendix, all the columns of which he is to fill with every possible degree of correctness. He is frequently to deliver this book to the Captain to be examined by him, and, at the end of every six Calendar Months, he is to deliver to him a correct copy containing all the observation's made and information obtained, during the last six months, accompanied by the charts of all surveys taken, and the views which have been drawn of the coasts in that period ; which book the Captain is to transmit, by the first safe opportunity, to the Admiralty : and at the end of the voyage, or before he leaves the Ship at any time, he is to deliver to the Captain, to be by him transmitted to the Admiralty, a Copy of such book containing the observations, &c. and a set of Charts containing the Surveys, Views, &c. taken during the whole of the time of his having been Master of the Ship. |
To obtain information on the various points wherever the Ship may go, and to insert it in a book according to form (No. 28) in the Appendix.
To deliver the Captain a correct copy at the end of every six months, to be transmitted by the Captain to the Admiralty. |
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| Article XXXI |
| He is carefully to examine the Charts of every Coast on which the Ship may be employed and, at the end of the Book of Observations, he is to insert a list of the Charts he has examined, specifying by whom, and at what time, they were published, with such opinion as he may have been able to form of their correctness or inaccuracy ; distinctly pointing out every error he may discover, and giving his reasons for believing it to be an error. He is also to insert an account of every rock or shoal he may discover, which was either not known, or but imperfectly known before ; very carefully describing its bearings and distances from some remarkable points, with its size, the depth of water on it at different times of tide, the soundings near it, and any other circumstances relating to it which may be worthy of notice ; all which he is to insert also in the Ship's Log-book at the time of the rock's being discovered.
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To examine the Charts of Coasts and make his observations on their correctness or inaccuracy.
To insert an account of every rock or shoal he may discover, and also to insert it in the Ship�s Log-book. |
| Article XXXII |
He is to have the charge of the Ship's Log-book, which is to be written by the Master's Mates under his immediate inspection ; he is every day to compare it with the Log-board, to see that every circumstance which has occurred is properly entered in it ; and he is to send it immediately to the Lieutenants that they may sign the initials of their names at the end of their respective watches, while that which happened in them is still fresh in their memories. In the Log-book he is to enter, with very minute exactness, and agreeably to the form (No. 25) in the Appendix, all the following circumstances, viz:
1st. The state of the weather, the directions of the wind, the courses steered, and the distances run, with every occurrence relating to the navigating of the Ship ; the setting and velocity of currents and the result of all astronomical observations made to ascertain the situation of the Ship, the variation of the compass, &c. &c.
2nd. The loss of masts, yards, boats, &c. the splitting of sails, the blowing away of flags and colours, and all other accidents, with the quantity of each article lost, and the quantity saved.
3rd. Every circumstance relating to the receipt, supply, loss, survey, and returns of slop clothes, provisions, casks, and water ; specifying from whom they are received, and to whom they are supplied or returned, and by whose order, if any order be given, with the number of casks, and packages, written in words at length.
4th. An account of the quantity of every species of Stores purchased for the Ship, or received from, or supplied to, any other of His Majesty's Ships, or any Merchant Ship, or any Foreign Ship of War or Arsenal,
5th. Every alteration made in the allowance of provisions, specifying by whose Order such alteration was made.
6th. The marks and numbers of every cask of Provisions, or bale of Slops, opened for the use of the Ship's company, with the quantity it is said to contain, the quantity it is found to contain, and the difference if there be any.
7th. The time when any hired Vessel is first employed, and the time she is discharged ; the name of the Vessel, of the Master, and of the person from whom she is hired ; her burthen in tons, and the number of men employed in her ; by whose order, and for what purpose, she is hired, and the cause which makes it necessary to hire her, rather than employ the Boats of the Ship or Squadron.
8th. An account of the number of any men employed on board who are to be paid for the service they perform, whether hired for that service, or lent from other Ships, mentioning the day on which they began, and the day on which they ceased, to work: and the number mustered every day. Every entry of the receipt, expenditure, loss, &c. of Stores or Provisions is to be carefully examined by the Officer who has the charge of them, who is to signify that the account is correct, by signing his name at the bottom of it. After the Log-book has been signed by the Lieutenants, no alteration, however trifling, is to be made in it, without the approbation of the Captain and the perfect recollection of the Lieutenant of the watch, that such alteration is proper.
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To have the charge of the Ship�s Log-book which is to be written by the Master�s Mates under his inspection.
Particulars to be entered in the Log-book.
State of the weather, direction of the wind, &c. loss of masts, yards, boats, &c., the receipt, supply, loss, survey, &c., of Provisions.
Quantity of Stores purchased for the Ship.
Alteration made in the allowance of Provisions. Marks and numbers of every cask of Provisions &c.
The time when any hired Vessel is first employed and when discharged.
An account of men employed on board whether hired or lent from other Ships.
No alteration to be made in the Log-book after it has been signed by the Lieutenants. |
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| Article XXXIII |
| At the end of every six Calendar Months, he is to deliver a copy of the Log-book for those six months, signed by himself, to the Captain, to be transmitted by the first safe opportunity to the Commissioners of the Navy: and at the end of every twelve Calendar Months, he is to deliver the original Log-book, signed by himself, to the Captain, to be kept by him until the Ship is paid off, and then to be sent to the Secretary of the Admiralty. If the Master be superseded, he is to sign the original Log-book then in his possession, and to deliver it to his successor, who is to give him a receipt for it ; and the Captain is to give him a certificate whenever he delivers a Log-book to him ; which receipt and certificate will be required at the Navy Office to entitle him to receive his pay.
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Copy of Log-book to be delivered to the Captain at the end of every six months and the original Log-book at the end of every twelve months.
If superseded to sign the original Log-book and deliver it to his Successor. |
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| Article XXXIV |
| Whenever he shall be ordered to survey Stores or Provisions reported to be decayed or unserviceable, he is to examine the state of each article, with the most scrupulous attention, never trusting to any representation or opinion of others, but making his report so conscientiously that, when called upon to confirm it on oath, which may frequently happen, he may be perfectly ready to do so. He is, as far as his judgment shall enable him to determine, to point out the cause to which the defective state of such Stores or Provisions is to be attributed, particularly mentioning every appearance of neglect or inattention in those who have had the charge of them. If he find any articles, no longer fit for the service for which they were intended, he is to mention, in his report, any other service for which he shall think them fit.
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To examine with scrupulous attention the state of all Stores and Provisions ordered to be surveyed.
To point out the cause of the defective state of such Stores and Provisions. |
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| Article XXXV |
| Whenever he shall be ordered to survey the Stores remaining in a Ship, whether they are to remain in charge of the same Officer or to be transferred to another, he is to examine them with such attention as to be able, when required, to make oath to the Truth of his report of them, as well to their quality as their quantity ; never allowing any article to be inserted in the report without being satisfied that it is on board the Ship.
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To examine with great attention the Stores remaining in a Ship which may be ordered to be surveyed. |
| Article XXXVI |
| He is to examine with particular attention all Muster
books, Tickets, Vouchers for Stores, and all other papers
and accounts before he signs them, as he will be made responsible, not only for such as he shall be found to have
signed, knowing them to be false ; but also for all mistakes
in such books, accounts, &c. by which, through his neglecting to correct them, the public shall suffer any loss.
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To examine with particular attention all Muster-books, Tickets, Vouchers for Stores, &c. |
| Article XXXVII |
| He is to inform the Captain whenever it is probable that rope of any description may be wanted in the Ship ; and when the rope-maker is ordered to make it, he is to attend frequently to see that he is diligent, that the rope is well made, and that there is no waste of the yarns ; he is to receive from him every day an account of the rope he has made, which is to be entered in the Log-book, and he is to see that the Boatswain charges himself properly with the whole of the quantity made.
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To inform the Captain when rope may be wanted in the Ship.
To attend to rope-maker to see that there is no waste of the yarns, &c., to see that the Boatswain charges himself with the whole quantity made. |
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| Article XXXVIII |
| Any claim that he may have for pilotage, he is in no case to receive abroad, but is to transmit the certificates of the same to the Navy Board, by whom payment will be ordered.
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No claim for pilotage to be paid him abroad, but Certificate to be transmitted to the Navy Board. |
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