Boatswain and Gunner.... Master's Mates.

the anchors, booms and boats be properly secured; and he is to be very attentive to have ready a sufficient number of mats, plats, nippers, points, and gaskets, that no delay or inconvenience may be experienced when they are wanted.

486....He shall be particularly careful that the masts of the ship are not crippled or strained in setting up the stays and rigging, and that the masts retain the same angle with the keel after the stays and rigging are set up that they did when they were only wedged.

487.... He is to be very attentive when working up junk that every part of it is converted to such purposes as may be ordered.

488.... When the ship is preparing for battle, he is to be very particular in seeing that everything necessary for repairing the rigging is in its proper place, that the men stationed to that service may know where to find immediately whatever may be wanted.

489.... Besides the duties assigned to the Gunner in the "Ordnance Instructions," he is to have charge of the anchor-buoys and life-buoys, to see that they are at all times in good order, and the latter ready to be dropped into the water at a moment's warning.

490.... He is to report to the Navigator for entry in the log-book, after an action, or after any exercise in which powder, or powder and shot are used, the quantity of each expe idea, and is to sign the entry in attestation of its correctness.

491.... He is responsible for the good condition of everything pertaining to the guns and their equipments, magazines, shell rooms, shot and shell, small-arms, &c., and he is to satisfy himself that they are constantly in good order and condition.

SECTION 12.

Master's Mates.

492.... The duties of this classs of officers will be such as the Commander of the vessel may direct; when capable, they may be detailed as mates of decks, holds, and the like.

Fleet Engineer.

ARTICLE VII.

GENERAL DUTIES OF STAFF OFFICERS.

SECTION 1.

Fleet Engineer.

493.... When a Chief Engineer is detailed to discharge the duties of Fleet Engineer, he will be attached to the flag-ship. His duties will be as follows:

1. To exercise a general supervision over all the engineers of the fleet or squadron.

2. To acquaint himself with the different kinds of engines in use in the squadron, and to take care that all means are used to keep them in the highest state of efficiency.

3. To make, under the orders of the Commander-in-Chief, frequent inspections of machinery, and to decide upon all ordinary repairs.

4. To recommend surveys when the imperfections or accidents are serious, and to make reports where carelessness is suspected.

5. To see that every vessel is provided with the necessary tools, stores, and spare parts of machinery, and that every engine and boiler is cared for properly.

6. To examine the coal used, and report to the Commanderin-Chief if there is any falling off in quality, or any undue dampness liable to produce spontaneous combustion.

7. To see that the coal is properly stored at the different depots, and that there is at all times a sufficient quantity on hand to meet the probable wants of the squadron.

8. To make frequent reports to the Commander-in-Chief of the condition of the engineer's department of every vessel in the squadron, and to bring to the notice of the Commander inChief such engineers in charge as may be distinguished for the faithful performance of their duties.

9. To examine all returns and requisitions made by the engineers of the fleet or squadron, and to forward them promptly, with such remarks as he may deem necessary.

10. To recommend to the Commander-in-Chief such measures as will, in his opinion, promote efficiency, economy, and uniformity in his department of the service.

11. And, finally, to perform such other duties relating to his position as shall be assigned to him by the Commander-in-Chief.

SECTION 2.

Chief Engineer.

294....A Chief Engineer, on being ordered to a ship, will make himself acquainted with all parts of the machinery and boilers, the coalbunkers and store-rooms; he will examine carefully all parts of the machinery and everything pertaining to it, and report to the Commanding Officer anything that is defective.

495....He will cause the assistant engineers, on their joining the vessel, to become familiar with all the cocks, valves, pipes, and the different parts of the machinery and boilers.

496...He will see that he has the requisite amount of stores, of good quality, on board, and that they are stored away in good condition. 497....He will provide a supply of oatmeal, to be issued to the firemen and coal-heavers, without charge, at such times and in such quantities as the Commanding Officer may direct.

498.... He will keep a strict account of, and be responsible for, the expenditure of the coals, stores, duplicate pieces, and all articles in the engineer department; and he will examine each day's expenditure and approve it by his signature.

499....He will make out the watch, quarter, fire, and cleaning bills for the engineer department, assigning to each person his proper station and duty, and submit the same to the Commander of the vessel for his approval and signature, which bills shall then be hung up in some conspicuous place where all persons in the department may refer to them. He will see that the prescribed duties are performed in a proper manner, and will report all neglect of duty or other breech of discipline in the fire or engine-room to the executive officer.

Chief Engineer.

500....He will see that the fires are never lighted, nor hauled after being lighted, without the consent of the Commanding Officer; and that the engines are never turned, after being stopped, except in obedience to signal, or by permission of the Officer of the Deck.

501....He will report to the Commander any accident or defect that may occur to the machinery, boilers, or their dependencies, and at meridian of each day report the quantity of coals consumed, the revolutions made by the engines, and the average revolutions per minute for the last twenty-four hours; also, the quantity of coal remaining on hand; and if at any time in his judgment the machinery is driven too hard, or undue strain put upon any of its parts by stress of weather, motion, or position of the vessel, he will report the same to the Commander, noting such report, and the causes for it, in the steam-log.

502....He shall make a daily personal examination of all parts of the vessel occupied by the engines and their dependencies, and will report them ready for inspection to the Executive Officer at such times as may be directed by the Commander of the vessel.

503....He shall, at the setting of the watch in the evening, report the condition of the engines, boilers, and their dependencies, to the Commanding Officer, and receive from him any orders he may have to give him for the night.

504........He will exercise a vigilant supervision over every part of the steam department, and see that it is kept in good order; he will be particular that the steam-pumps, hose, and other means for extinguishing fire, are ready for immediate use; that the water in the boilers is not carried to an improper density; and that the coals and stores are used to the greatest advantage.

505....He shall afford every facility, and encourage in every way the Assistant Engineers to improve themselves in their profession, and at the end of a cruise, or on their leaving the ship, he will address to the Secretary of the Navy a letter stating the deportment, character, and qualifications as an Engineer, of each.

506...He will examine the bunkers each time the ship arrives in port, or oftener, to see if the amount of coals correspond with the log, and if any discrepancy appears, he will report the same immediately to the Commander and note it on the log.

Chief Engineer.

507....He will, on the discontinuance of steaming, with the permission of the Commanding Officer, clean and repair, at once, the engines and their dependencies.

508....He will cause the Firemen to be instructed so as to qualify them for managing the engines and dependencies with safety, in case accident, or other causes, should prevent the attendance of the Eugi

neer.

509....He will cause the temperature of the coal-bunkers to be ascertained twice in each watch, and have the result reported to the Officer of the Deck at the expiration of the watch.

510.... Whenever a distilling apparatus is fitted on board a steamship, he is to take charge of it, and will be held responsible for its being kept in proper repair and condition.

511...A steam-log is always to be kept when the vessel is moved by steam, which log is to be signed in the column of remarks by the Engineers of the repective watches at the expiration of their watch, and at noon of each day by the Senior Engineer of the vessel. The steam log-book is to be handed to the Commander of the vessel daily by the Senior Engineer on board. At the end of each quarter he shall send to the Commanding Officer of the vessel a fair copy of the steam log-book, certified by his own signature.

512....He will take the utmost care in the arrangement of stores, the use of lights and fires, and the adoption of every precautionary measure to prevent the danger from fire to which steamers are so much exposed.

513.... He will carefully note in the steam-log the draught of water of the vessel and immersion of the bucket-boards just before going to sea, and on arriving in port, and frequently when receiving coal and other stores.

514....The Chief Engineer of the vessel will make a quarterly report to accompany the quarterly synopsis of the steam-log, (appendix, form, No. 2.) in which he will detail the breakage or other casualties of the machinery, the causes thereof as far as he may be able to ascertain with certainty, the time expended in repairing them and in adjusting the machinery, and whether done by his department on board or by workmen from the shore. He will also give his opinion of the