first six are to be distinguished as the Gun numbers, and any additional men which its size may require, are to be considered as Auxiliaries, but they are to be equally instructed and rendered competent to perform the several duties of the gun. By this arrangement, one system will be applicable to the working of all the different natures of guns used at sea. POSITIONS. The crew, with the exception of the first and second captain and powdermen, are to stand with their faces turned obliquely towards the gun and the port, this position being best adapted to secure attention. The two men whose numbers place them farthest from the ship's side, are to be termed right, and left rear-men. The guns on each deck are to be divided into two divisions, called the foremost, and after quarters; and an officer is to be appointed to command each. Arrangements are to be made in the different magazines and passages, for the regular supply of powder to the several decks, under the superintendence of an officer, to prevent confusion from the intermixture of the cartridges; and the following rules should be observed in supplying the different decks with powder, namely: In frigates and two-decked ships, the lower, and main deck should be supplied from the fore magazine; and the quarter deck, and forecastle from the after magazine. In three-decked ships, the lower, and middle deck from the fore magazine; main deck, quarter deck, and forecastle from the after magazine. The fire screens are to be kept fixed, rolled up, and protected from the weather. NOTE.-The above arrangement refers to Magazines as at present fitted. ASSEMBLING AT QUARTERS. The accustomed beat of the drum is for Action; the stationary powdermen repair to the magazine-scuttle for two cartridge-cases and two cartridges, and then return to their places in the rear of their guns amidships, ready to receive all further supply of powder from the extra powderman. The Gun numbers provide the stores, and with the Auxiliaries cast loose their respective guns, which are to be searched, loaded with full charges, and single shot, and run out without further orders: but they are on no account to be fired without distinct orders from the upper deck. NOTE. The above arrangement, although it insures the guns being got quickly ready for action, does not preclude the commanding officer from giving orders on beating to quarters, to load with any other charge or projectile he may think best. The accustomed beat of the drum with one roll is for Manual exercise, the same as for Action, but no powder is provided. The accustomed beat of the drum with two rolls is to muster for inspection: the crews and powdermen repair to their respective sides, unless ordered to the contrary. The stationary and extra powdermen take their places in the rear of their guns amidships. "Fall out." DETAIL FOR PLACING THE MEN. Take your place in the rear of the gun facing the port, as No. 1, the captain. Take your place to the right of the gun close to the ship's side, No. 4, the sponger, standing quarter-face to the gun. Take your place to the left of the gun, close to the ship's side, as No. 3, the loader, standing quarter-face to the gun.* Take your place to the right of the gun next to No. 4, as No. 6, the assistant sponger. Take your place to the left of the gun next to No. 3, as No. 5, the assistant loader. Take your place to the right of No. 1, facing the ship's side, clear of the recoil, as No. 2, the second captain. These six numbers are Gun numbers, and provide stores for, and cast loose, this gun and the gun on the right in their respective watches. All numbers above these are Auxiliaries, who cast loose this gun and the gun on the right in their respective watches. Take your place to the left of the gun next to No. 5 as No. 7. Gun numbers as placed in rotation on arriving at the gun : NOTE.-The Gun numbers are never to be called unless ordered; and when so ordered, Auxiliaries, Handspikemen, Rear-men, and 1, The Captain, &c., are to be called. *This order applies to all Nos. but 1 and 2. < MAN BOTH MANNING BOTH SIDES. Each watch will repair to its respective side, the odd numbers standing to the left of the left guns; even numbers to the right of the right guns. NOTE.-The left guns are odd starboard, and even port. The right guns are even starboard, and odd port. Guns' crews always man, and powder-boys always supply adjacent guns, when clearing for Action, or when fighting both sides. With a crew of 11 men and upwards, and both sides manned, 2 is always to attend the train-tackle. PROVIDING STORES (both sides manned). No. 1. Provides three vent plugs, priming wire, tube box, spare trigger line, vent bit, sees the lock fixed and fit for use, and places handspikes. 3. Shot, and grummet, spare breeching, wet swab, wads, and fuze wrench. 4. Sponge, rammer, worm, and fire-bucket. Stationary, and extra powderman, two cartridge cases and two cartridges each. NOTE.-With 68-pounders, and 10-inch guns, 3 should provide a bearer, and 4 should assist him in providing shot. Spare locks, and hammers are to be provided by the 2nd captain. Lanterns should be hung up amidships between the ports, and kept in order by the proper No. 4, arrangements being made for lighting them at night quarters. Shells are always to be provided by the two highest numbers. EXERCISE WITH 14 MEN TO A LOWER, MIDDLE, OR MAIN No. 1. The captain; commands, attends the breeching, primes, points, fires, and stops the vent. 2. The 2nd captain; assists 1, runs out, attends handspike, coin, and lock. 3. Loads, rams home, runs out, and trains. 4. Worms, sponges, rams home, runs out, and trains. 5. Gives shot and wad to 3, runs out, trains, and spans the breeching. 6. Gives sponge, rammer, and worm to 4, runs out, trains and spans the breeching. 7 and 8. Run out, and train. 9 and 10. Run out, and attend handspikes. 11. Runs out and attends handspike. 12. Runs out, and trains. 13. Runs out, trains, and brings up shell. 14. Attends train-tackle. NOTE.-With more, or less than 14 men, the Exercise will be the same as above, except that the proper handspikemen will take the duties of 9 and 10, the assistant handspikemen, those of 11 and 2, and the rear-men, those of 13 and 14. The captain of the gun is responsible that all stores and necessary gear are at the gun, and that throughout the Exercise all the Nos. perform their duties correctly. EXERCISE WITH 9 MEN TO AN UPPER DECK GUN.' No. 1. The captain; commands, attends the breeching, primes, points, fires, and stops the vent. 2. The 2nd captain; assists 1, attends the apron, elevating screw, lock, and train tackle. 3. Loads, rams home, runs out, and trains. 4. Worms, sponges, rams home, runs out, and trains. 5. Gives shot and wad to 3, runs out, trains, and spans the breeching. 6. Gives sponge, rammer, and worm to 4, runs out, trains, and spans the breeching. 7 and 8. Run out, and attend handspikes. 9. Runs out, trains, and brings up shell. NOTE. With guns mounted on rear chock carriages having side levers for running out, Nos. 7 and 8 will shift the side tackles, and the left rear-man will attend roller handspike when necessary. With guns mounted on Hardy's carriages, the Exercise will be the same as above, except that No. 4 will attend compressor when the gun is out, and No. 8 when the gun is in. and assistant handspikemen 8, or 9 men 10, or 11 men 9 10 11 2 11 12 Handspikemen with all Nos, above 11 and assistant handspikemen Except with 10-inch, and 68-pounder guns, when assistant handspikemen will be With light guns it may be advantageous in some cases to double man the handspikes. The left rear-man will always fire with a hammer, or match, and the right rear-man will attend the train-tackle, except when he is handspikeman (when 2 will attend it) and in lower deck exercise (when both rear-men will attend it). ASSEMBLING AT QUARTERS. The accustomed beat of the drum is for Action, when the guns are to be cast loose, loaded, and run out without orders. The accustomed beat of the drum with one roll is for Manual Exercise the same as for action, but without powder. The accustomed beat of the drum with two rolls is to muster for Inspection. Gun Nos., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Auxiliaries, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, &c. Handspikemen, 9, 10. Rearmen, 14 the right rear-man, 13 the left rear-man (or the two highest Nos.). 1. The Captain. 4. The Sponger. 3. The Loader. 6. The Assistant-Sponger. 5. The Assistant-Loader. 2. The Second Captain. MAN BOTH SIDES. LEFT GUNS-3 remains 3; 5 becomes 4; 7, 6; 9, 5; 11, 2; 13, 7; I remains 1. RIGHT GUNS-4 remains 4; 6 becomes 3; 8, 6; 10, 5; 12, 2; 14, 7; and 2, 1. PROVIDING STORES. (Both sides manned.) No. 1.- Provides 3 vent-plugs, priming wire, tube box, spare trigger-line, vent bit, sees the lock fixed and fit for use, and places handspikes. No. 3.-Shot, and grummet, spare breeching, wet swab, wads, and fuze wrench. No. 4.-Sponge, rammer, worm, and fire bucket. Stationary, and extra Powderman, two cartridge cases and two cartridges each. NOTE.-With 68-pr., and 10-inch guns, 3 should provide a bearer, and 4 should assist him in providing shot. Spare locks, and hammers are to be provided by the 2nd Captain. Lanterns should be hung up amidships between the ports, and kept in order by the proper No. 4, arrangements being made for lighting them at night-quarters. Shells are always to be provided by the two highest Nos. Stations for Casting loose a Lower deck Gun with 7 men. (Both sides manned.) NOTE.-No. 1 places handspikes, 3 and 4 bear out, and the other Nos. trice up the port; when the port is up, 1 provides stores, 2 and 7 cast off, and hook on train-tackle, 3 and 4 cast off muzzle-lashing, then provide stores and clear away breast-frapping, 5 and 6 clear away and shift side-tackles; when the sidetackles are clear, and train-tackle to the rear and luff choked, 1 gives the word "Elevate," sees the bed properly secured, and places coin at P. B., the gun is then run in, searched, loaded, and run out. While the gun is being elevated, 2 and finish whatever is left undone, and whilst loading, 2 coils up the lashings, and 5 and 6 span the breeching. MAN THE STARBOARD, OR PORT GUNS. |