Service projectile lines hereafter approved shall be similar in size to that used by the United States Coast Guard, of not less than 1,700 feet in length, and capable of withstanding a breaking strain of 500 pounds, and the projectile end shall be so protected that line will not burn when fired from the gun.
The projectiles required to be furnished with each gun shall weigh not less than 18 pounds, smoothly turned and finished, with a windage of not more than one sixty-fourth of an inch.
The master of every vessel equipped with a line-carrying gun shall drill his crew in the use thereof and fire said gun at least once in every three months, using one-half the usual charge of powder and any ordinary line of proper length.
It shall be the duty of the inspectors, at the annual inspection, to see that these drills are entered on the log of the vessels.
A placard containing instructions for using the gun and rocket apparatus required by the foregoing section and as practiced by the United States Coast Guard shall be posted in the pilot house, engine room, and in the seamen's, firemen's, and steward's department of every steam vessel required by law to carry such gun or rocket apparatus. (R. S., 4405.)
On and after January 1, 1915, ocean vessels of more than 200 gross tons propelled by machinery and navigating the oceans or gulfs shall carry a supply of oil for the purpose of smoothing the sea or quelling the force of the waves in case of emergency or necessity in the following quantities:
Vessels of over 200 and not over 1,000 gross tons, 30 gallons.Vessels of over 1,000 and not over 3,000 gross tons, 40 gallons.Vessels of over 3,000 and not over 5,000 gross tons, 50 gallons.Vessels of over 5,000 gross tons shall carry at least 100 gallons.
This oil shall be accessible and available at all times, and the location of the supply and the means and methods of its distribution shall be determined by the master of the vessel.
All the equipments of a steamer, such as buckets, hose, axes, boats, oars, rafts, life preservers, floats, barrels, and tanks, shall be painted or branded with the name of the steamer upon which they are used. (R. S., 4405.)
Special duties for the event of an emergency shall be allotted to each member of the crew.
The muster list shows all these special duties, and indicates, in particular, the station to which each man must go, and the duties that he has to perform.
Before the vessel sails the muster list shall be drawn up and exhibited, and the proper authority, to be designated by the Secretary of Commerce, shall be satisfied that the muster list has been prepared for the vessel. It shall be posted in several parts of the vessel, and in particular in the crew's quarters.
The muster list shall assign duties to the different members of the crew in connection with—
(a) The closing of the water-tight doors, valves, and so forth.(b) The equipment of boats and rafts generally.(c) The launching of the boats attached to davits.(d) The general preparation of the other boats and the pontoon rafts.(e) The muster of the passengers.(f) The extinction of fire.
The muster list shall assign to the members of the stewards' department their several duties in relation to the passengers at a time of emergency. These duties shall include—
(a) Warning the passengers.(b) Seeing that they are dressed and have put on their life jackets in a proper manner.(c) Assembling the passengers.(d) Keeping order in the passages and on the stairways, and, generally, controlling the movements of the passengers.
The muster list shall specify definite alarm signals for calling all the crew to the boat and fire stations, and shall give full particulars of these signals.
Musters of the crews at their boat and fire stations, followed by boat and fire drills, respectively, shall be held at least once a week, either in port or at sea. An entry shall be made in the official log book of these drills, or of the reason why they could not be held.
Different groups of boats shall be used in turn at successive boat drills. The drills and inspections shall be so arranged that the crew thoroughly understand and are practiced in the duties they have to perform, and that all the boats and pontoon rafts on the ship with the gear appertaining to them are always ready for immediate use.
Every such steam-vessel carrying passengers on the main-deck shall be provided with permanent stairways and other sufficient means, convenient to the passengers, for their escape to their upper deck, in case of the vessel sinking or of other accident endangering life; and in the stowage of freight upon such deck, where passengers are carried, gangways or passages, sufficiently large to allow persons to pass freely through them, shall be left open both fore and aft of the vessel, and also to and along the guards on each side. (R. S., 4484.)
The captain or mate of every such steam-vessel carrying passengers upon the main-deck shall assign to all deck-passengers, when taking passage, the space on deck they may occupy during the voyage, and such space shall not thereafter be occupied by freight nor overcrowded by other persons, nor shall freight be stowed about the boilers or machinery, in such a manner as to obstruct or prevent the engineer from readily attending to his duties. (R. S., 4485.)
For every violation of the provisions of the two preceding sections the owners of the vessel shall be punished by a fine of three hundred dollars. (R. S., 4486.)
Thelaws governing the carriage of passengers, explosives, live stock, etc., on vessels of the American Merchant Marine are as follows:
Accommodations.Light and air.Provisions.Medical attendance.Discipline and cleanliness.Privacy of passengers.Explosives; cattle.Boarding vessel; passenger list.Death of passenger.Inspection.Penalties.
It shall not be lawful for the master of any vessel whereon steerage passengers have been taken at any port or place in a foreign country or dominion (ports and places in foreign territory contiguous to the United States excepted) to bring such vessel and passengers to or take from any port or place in the United States unless the compartments, spaces, and accommodations hereinafter mentioned have been provided, allotted, maintained, and used for and by such passengers during the entire voyage, unobstructed by cargo, stores, or goods. The master of a vessel coming to a port or place in the United States in violation of any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and if the number of steerage passengers carried or brought in the vessel, or in any compartment, space, poop, or deck house thereof, is greater than the number allowed to be carried or brought therein, respectively, as hereinafter prescribed, the said master shall be fined fifty dollars for each and every such passenger in excess of the proper number, and may also be imprisoned not exceeding six months.
First.In computing the number of passengers carried or brought in any vessel, children under one year of age shall not be included,and two children between one and eight years of age shall be counted as one passenger; and any person brought in such vessel who shall have been, during the voyage, taken from any other vessel wrecked or in distress on the high seas, or have been picked up at sea from any boat, raft, or otherwise, shall not be included in such computation.Second.The expression "steerage passenger" means all passengers except cabin passengers, and persons shall not be deemed cabin passengers unless the space allotted to their exclusive use is in the proportion of at least thirty-six clear superficial feet to each passenger.Third.The expression "lowest passenger deck" means the deck next below the water line; and the expression "passenger deck" includes every deck or portion of a deck which is above the lowest passenger deck, and is appropriated for passengers.Fourth.A vessel shall not carry passengers, whether cabin or steerage passengers, on more than one deck below the water line.Fifth.The height between that part of any deck on which steerage passengers are carried and the deck immediately above it shall not be less than six feet.Sixth.No steerage passengers shall be carried on the lowest passenger deck unless it is efficiently lighted by side scuttles and otherwise to the satisfaction of the inspector.Seventh.No greater number of steerage passengers shall be carried on the lowest passenger deck than in the proportion of one steerage passenger to every twenty-one clear superficial feet allotted to their use. If, however, the height between the lowest passenger deck and the deck immediately above it is less than seven feet, and the apertures, exclusive of side scuttles, through which light and air are admitted are less in size than in the proportion of three square feet to every one hundred superficial feet of that deck, no greater number of steerage passengers shall be carried on that deck than in the proportion of one steerage passenger to every thirty clear superficial feet thereof, subject to the allowance for measurement of public rooms, lavatories, and bath rooms, if any, provided for by paragraph ten.Eighth.No greater number of steerage passengers may be carried on a passenger deck than in the proportion of one steerage passenger to every eighteen clear superficial feet of deck allotted to their use, subject to the allowance for measurement of public rooms, lavatories, and bath rooms, if any, provided for by paragraph ten. If, however,the height between any passenger deck and the deck immediately above it be less than seven feet, no greater number of steerage passengers may be carried on that deck than in the proportion of one steerage passenger to every twenty-one clear superficial feet thereof, subject to the allowance for measurement of public rooms, lavatories, and bath rooms, if any, provided for by paragraph ten.Ninth.A vessel, whatever be the superficial space of the passenger decks and of the lowest passenger deck, shall not carry a greater number of steerage passengers on the whole than in the proportion of one steerage passenger to every five superficial feet of air or promenade space provided on a deck so open as not to be included in the tonnage and approved by the inspector, and this space shall not be counted or included in the area available for any other passengers, or in other areas for steerage passengers prescribed by this section.Tenth.In the measurement of the passenger decks and of the lowest passenger deck, the space occupied by that part of the personal baggage of the steerage passengers which the inspector permits to be carried there shall be included, and also on whatever deck located, commodious and suitable dining rooms, lounging rooms, smoking rooms, lavatories, toilet rooms, and bath rooms:Provided, That—(a) The space in any place appropriated to the use of steerage passengers in which they sleep shall not be less than eighteen superficial feet in the case of the lowest passenger deck and fifteen superficial feet in the case of a passenger deck.(b) Each space so included in the measurement must be clearly marked to the satisfaction of the inspector as being exclusively appropriated for the use of the steerage passengers.Eleventh.Each separate compartment in which steerage passengers are berthed shall be conspicuously marked, showing the total area of such compartments. (Aug. 2,1882; Dec. 19, 1908.)
First.In computing the number of passengers carried or brought in any vessel, children under one year of age shall not be included,and two children between one and eight years of age shall be counted as one passenger; and any person brought in such vessel who shall have been, during the voyage, taken from any other vessel wrecked or in distress on the high seas, or have been picked up at sea from any boat, raft, or otherwise, shall not be included in such computation.
Second.The expression "steerage passenger" means all passengers except cabin passengers, and persons shall not be deemed cabin passengers unless the space allotted to their exclusive use is in the proportion of at least thirty-six clear superficial feet to each passenger.
Third.The expression "lowest passenger deck" means the deck next below the water line; and the expression "passenger deck" includes every deck or portion of a deck which is above the lowest passenger deck, and is appropriated for passengers.
Fourth.A vessel shall not carry passengers, whether cabin or steerage passengers, on more than one deck below the water line.
Fifth.The height between that part of any deck on which steerage passengers are carried and the deck immediately above it shall not be less than six feet.
Sixth.No steerage passengers shall be carried on the lowest passenger deck unless it is efficiently lighted by side scuttles and otherwise to the satisfaction of the inspector.
Seventh.No greater number of steerage passengers shall be carried on the lowest passenger deck than in the proportion of one steerage passenger to every twenty-one clear superficial feet allotted to their use. If, however, the height between the lowest passenger deck and the deck immediately above it is less than seven feet, and the apertures, exclusive of side scuttles, through which light and air are admitted are less in size than in the proportion of three square feet to every one hundred superficial feet of that deck, no greater number of steerage passengers shall be carried on that deck than in the proportion of one steerage passenger to every thirty clear superficial feet thereof, subject to the allowance for measurement of public rooms, lavatories, and bath rooms, if any, provided for by paragraph ten.
Eighth.No greater number of steerage passengers may be carried on a passenger deck than in the proportion of one steerage passenger to every eighteen clear superficial feet of deck allotted to their use, subject to the allowance for measurement of public rooms, lavatories, and bath rooms, if any, provided for by paragraph ten. If, however,the height between any passenger deck and the deck immediately above it be less than seven feet, no greater number of steerage passengers may be carried on that deck than in the proportion of one steerage passenger to every twenty-one clear superficial feet thereof, subject to the allowance for measurement of public rooms, lavatories, and bath rooms, if any, provided for by paragraph ten.
Ninth.A vessel, whatever be the superficial space of the passenger decks and of the lowest passenger deck, shall not carry a greater number of steerage passengers on the whole than in the proportion of one steerage passenger to every five superficial feet of air or promenade space provided on a deck so open as not to be included in the tonnage and approved by the inspector, and this space shall not be counted or included in the area available for any other passengers, or in other areas for steerage passengers prescribed by this section.
Tenth.In the measurement of the passenger decks and of the lowest passenger deck, the space occupied by that part of the personal baggage of the steerage passengers which the inspector permits to be carried there shall be included, and also on whatever deck located, commodious and suitable dining rooms, lounging rooms, smoking rooms, lavatories, toilet rooms, and bath rooms:Provided, That—
(a) The space in any place appropriated to the use of steerage passengers in which they sleep shall not be less than eighteen superficial feet in the case of the lowest passenger deck and fifteen superficial feet in the case of a passenger deck.(b) Each space so included in the measurement must be clearly marked to the satisfaction of the inspector as being exclusively appropriated for the use of the steerage passengers.
(a) The space in any place appropriated to the use of steerage passengers in which they sleep shall not be less than eighteen superficial feet in the case of the lowest passenger deck and fifteen superficial feet in the case of a passenger deck.
(b) Each space so included in the measurement must be clearly marked to the satisfaction of the inspector as being exclusively appropriated for the use of the steerage passengers.
Eleventh.Each separate compartment in which steerage passengers are berthed shall be conspicuously marked, showing the total area of such compartments. (Aug. 2,1882; Dec. 19, 1908.)
In every such steamship or other vessel there shall be a sufficient number of berths for the proper accommodation as hereinafter provided, of all such passengers. There shall not be on any deck nor in any compartment or space occupied by such passengers more than two tiers of berths. The berths shall be properly constructed, and be separated from each other by partitions, as berths ordinarily are separated, and each berth shall be at least two feet in width and six feet in length; and the interval between the floor or lowest part ofthe lower tier of berths and the deck beneath them shall not be less than six inches, nor the interval between each tier of berths, and the interval between the uppermost tier and the deck above it, less than two feet six inches; and each berth shall be occupied by not more than one passenger over eight years of age; but double berths of twice the above-mentioned width may be provided, each double berth to be occupied by no more and by none other than two women, or by one woman and two children under the age of eight years, or by husband and wife, or by a man and two of his own children under the age of eight years, or by two men personally acquainted with each other. All the male passengers upwards of fourteen years of age who do not occupy berths with their wives shall be berthed in the fore part of the vessel, in a compartment divided off from the space or spaces appropriated to the other passengers by a substantial and well-secured bulkhead; and unmarried female passengers shall be berthed in a compartment separated from the spaces occupied by other passengers by a substantial and well-constructed bulkhead, the opening or communication from which to an adjoining passenger space shall be so constructed that it can be closed and secured. Families, however, shall not be separated except with their consent. Each berth shall be numbered serially, on the outside berth-board, according to the number of passengers that may lawfully occupy the berth; and the berths occupied by such passengers shall not be removed or taken down until the expiration of twelve hours from the time of entry, unless previously inspected within a shorter period. For any violation of either of the provisions of this section the master of the vessel shall be liable to a fine of five dollars for each passenger carried or brought on the vessel. (Aug. 2, 1882; sec. 2.)
Every such steamship or other vessel shall have adequate provisions for affording light and air to the passenger-decks and to the compartments and spaces occupied by such passengers, and with adequate means and appliances for ventilating the said compartments and spaces. To compartments having sufficient space for fifty or more of such passengers at least two ventilators, each not less than twelve inches in diameter, shall be provided, one of which ventilators shall be inserted in the forward part of the compartment, and the other in the after part thereof, and shall be so constructed as toventilate the compartment; and additional ventilators shall be provided for each compartment in the proportion of two ventilators for each additional fifty of such passengers carried or brought in the compartment. All ventilators shall be carried at least six feet above the uppermost deck of the vessel, and shall be of the most approved form and construction. In any steamship the ventilating apparatus provided, or any method of ventilation adopted thereon, which has been approved by the proper emigration officers at the port or place from which said vessel was cleared, shall be deemed a compliance with the foregoing provisions; and in all vessels carrying or bringing such passengers there shall be properly-constructed hatchways over the compartments or spaces occupied by such passengers, which hatchway shall be properly covered with houses or booby hatches, and the coamings or sills of which shall rise at least six inches above the deck; and there shall be proper companion-ways or ladders from each hatchway leading to the compartments or spaces occupied by such passengers; and the said companion-ways or ladders shall be securely constructed, and be provided with hand-rails or strong rope, and, when the weather will permit, such passengers shall have the use of each hatchway situated over the compartments or spaces appropriated to their use; and every vessel carrying or bringing such passengers shall have a properly located and constructed caboose and cooking-range, or other cooking apparatus, the dimensions and capacity of which shall be sufficient to provide for properly cooking and preparing the food of all such passengers. In every vessel carrying or bringing such passengers there shall be at least two water-closets or privies, and an additional water-closet or privy for every one hundred male passengers on board, for the exclusive use of such male passengers, and an additional water-closet or privy for every fifty female passengers on board, for the exclusive use of the female passengers and young children on board. The aforesaid water-closets and privies shall be properly enclosed and located on each side of the vessel, and shall be separated from passengers' spaces by substantial and properly-constructed partitions or bulkheads; and the water-closets and privies shall be kept and maintained in a serviceable and cleanly condition throughout the voyage. For any violation of either of the provisions of this section, or for any neglect to conform to the requirements thereof, the master of the vessel shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars. (Sec. 3.)
An allowance of good, wholesome, and proper food, with a reasonable quantity of fresh provisions, which food shall be equal in value to one and a half navy rations of the United States, and of fresh water, not less than four quarts per day, shall be furnished each of such passengers. Three meals shall be served daily, at regular and stated hours, of which hours sufficient notice shall be given. If any such passengers shall at any time during the voyage be put on short allowance for food and water, the master of the vessel shall pay to each passenger three dollars for each and every day the passenger may have been put on short allowance, except in case of accidents, where the captain is obliged to put the passengers on short allowance. Mothers with infants and young children shall be furnished the necessary quantity of wholesome milk or condensed milk for the sustenance of the latter. Tables and seats shall be provided for the use of passengers at regular meals. And for every willful violation of any of the provisions of this section the master of the vessel shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, and be imprisoned for a term not exceeding six months. The enforcement of this penalty, however, shall not affect the civil responsibility of the master and owners of the vessel to such passengers as may have suffered from any negligence, breach of contract, or default on the part of such masters and owners. (Sec. 4.)
In every such steamship or other vessel there shall be properly built and secured, or divided off from other spaces, two compartments or spaces to be used exclusively as hospitals for such passengers, one for men and the other for women. The hospitals shall be located in a space not below the deck next below the main deck of the vessel. The hospital spaces shall in no case be less than in the proportion of eighteen clear superficial feet for every fifty such passengers who are carried or brought on the vessel, and such hospitals shall be supplied with proper beds, bedding, and utensils, and be kept so supplied throughout the voyage. And every steamship or other vessel carrying or bringing emigrant passengers, or passengers other than cabin passengers, exceeding fifty in number, shall carry a duly qualified and competent surgeon or medical practitioner, who shall be rated as such in the ship's articles, and who shall be provided withsurgical instruments, medical comforts, and medicines proper and necessary for diseases and accidents incident to sea-voyages, and for the proper medical treatment of such passengers during the voyage, and with such articles of food and nourishment as may be proper and necessary for preserving the health of infants and young children; and the services of such surgeon or medical practitioner shall be promptly given, in any case of sickness or disease, to any of the passengers, or to any infant or young child of any such passengers, who may need his services. For a violation of either of the provisions of this section the master of the vessel shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars. (Sec. 5.)
The master of every such steamship or other vessel is authorized to maintain good discipline and such habits of cleanliness among such passengers as will tend to the preservation and promotion of health, and to that end he shall cause such regulations as he may adopt for such purpose to be posted up on board the vessel, in a place or places accessible to such passengers, and shall keep the same so posted up during the voyage. The said master shall cause the compartments and spaces provided for, or occupied by, such passengers to be kept at all times in a clean and healthy condition, and to be, as often as may be necessary, disinfected with chloride of lime, or by some other equally efficient disinfectant. Whenever the state of the weather will permit, such passengers and their bedding shall be mustered on deck, and a clear and sufficient space on the main or any upper deck of the vessel shall be set apart, and so kept, for the use and exercise of such passengers during the voyage. For each neglect or violation of any of the provisions of this section the master of the vessel shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars. (Sec. 6.)
Neither the officers, seamen, nor other persons employed on any such steamship or other vessel shall visit or frequent any part of the vessel provided or assigned to the use of such passengers, except by the direction or permission of the master of such vessel first made or given for such purpose; and every officer, seaman, or other person employed on board of such vessel who shall violate the provisionsof this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and may be fined not exceeding one hundred dollars, and be imprisoned not exceeding twenty days, for each violation; and the master of such vessel who directs or permits any officer, seaman, or other person employed on board the vessel to visit or frequent any part of the vessel provided for or assigned to the use of such passengers, or the compartments or spaces occupied by such passengers, except for the purpose of doing or performing some necessary act or duty as an officer, seaman, or other person employed on board of the vessel, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and may be fined not more than one hundred dollars for each time he directs or permits the provisions of this section to be violated. A copy of this section, written or printed in the language or principal languages of the passengers on board, shall, by or under the direction of the master of the vessel, be posted in a conspicuous place on the forecastle and in the several parts of the vessel provided and assigned for the use of such passengers, and in each compartment or space occupied by such passengers, and the same shall be kept so posted during the voyage; and if the said master neglects so to do, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars. (Sec. 7.)
It shall not be lawful to take, carry, or have on board of any such steamship or other vessel any nitro-glycerine, dynamite, or any other explosive article or compound, nor any vitriol or like acids, nor gunpowder, except for the ship's use, nor any article or number of articles, whether as a cargo or ballast, which, by reason of the nature or quantity or mode of storage thereof, shall, either singly or collectively, be likely to endanger the health or lives of the passengers or the safety of the vessel, and horses, cattle, or other animals taken on board of or brought in any such vessel shall not be carried on any deck below the deck on which passengers are berthed, nor in any compartment in which passengers are berthed, nor in any adjoining compartment except in a vessel built of iron, and of which the compartments are divided off by water-tight bulkheads extending to the upper deck. For every violation of any of the provisions of this section the master of the vessel shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be fined not exceeding one thousand dollars, and be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one year. (Sec. 8.)
It shall not be lawful for the master of any such steamship or other vessel, not in distress, after the arrival of the vessel within any collection district of the United States, to allow any person or persons except a pilot, officer of the customs, or health officer, agents of the vessel, and consuls, to come on board of the vessel, or to leave the vessel, until the vessel has been taken in charge by an officer of the customs, nor, after charge so taken, without leave of such officer, until all the passengers, with their baggage, have been duly landed from the vessel; and on the arrival of any such steamship or other vessel within any collection district of the United States, the master shall submit for inspection to the officer of customs who first makes demand therefor, and shall subsequently deliver with his manifest of cargo on entry, a correct list, signed and verified on oath by the master, of all passengers taken on board the vessel at any foreign port or place, specifying, in the manner to be prescribed from time to time by the Secretary of Commerce, the name of each passenger, age (if a child of eight years or under), sex, married or single, location of compartment or space occupied during the voyage (if the passenger be other than a cabin passenger), whether a citizen of the United States, number of pieces of baggage, and if any passenger die on the voyage the list shall specify the name, age, and cause of death of each deceased passenger. For a violation of either of the provisions of this section, or for permitting or neglecting to prevent a violation thereof, the master of the vessel shall be liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars. (Feb. 9, 1905; sec. 9.)
The Secretary of Commerce is hereby authorized and directed to prescribe from time to time and enforce regulations governing the boarding of vessels arriving at the seaports of the United States, before such vessels have been properly inspected and placed in security, and for that purpose to employ any of the officers of that Department. (Mar. 31, 1900; Feb. 14, 1903; sec. 10.)
Each person violating such regulations shall be subject to a penalty of not more than one hundred dollars or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both, in the discretion of the court. (Mar. 31, 1900; sec. 2.)
This Act shall be construed as supplementary to section nine of chapter three hundred and seventy-four of the Statutes of eighteenhundred and eighty-two, and section forty-six hundred and six of the Revised Statutes, (sec. 3.)
Each and every collector of customs to whom shall be delivered the manifests or lists of passengers prescribed by the twelfth section of the act aforesaid, approved March third, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, shall make returns from such manifests or lists of passengers to the Secretary of Commerce of the United States, in such manner as shall be prescribed by that officer, under whose direction statements of the same shall be prepared and published. (May. 7, 1874; Feb. 14, 1903; sec. 10.)
In case there shall have occurred on board any such steamship or other vessel any death among such passengers during the voyage, the master or consignees of the vessel shall, within forty-eight hours after the arrival of the vessel within a collection district of the United States, or within twenty-four hours after the entry of the vessel, pay to the collector of customs of such district the sum of ten dollars for each and every such passenger above the age of eight years who shall have died on the voyage by natural disease; and the master or consignees of any vessel who neglect or refuse to pay such collector, within the times hereinbefore prescribed, the sums of money aforesaid, shall be liable to a penalty of fifty dollars in addition to the sum required to be paid as aforesaid for each passenger whose death occurred on the voyage. All sums of money paid to any collector under the provisions of this section shall be by him paid into the Treasury of the United States in such manner and under such regulations as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. (Aug. 2, 1882; sec. 10.)
The collector of customs of the collection district within which, or the surveyor of the port at which, any such steamship or other vessel arrives, shall direct an inspector or other officer of the customs to make an examination of the vessel, and to admeasure the compartments or spaces occupied by the emigrant passengers, or passengers other than cabin passengers, during the voyage; and such measurement shall be made in the manner provided by law for admeasuring vessels for tonnage; and to compare the number of such passengersfound on board with the list of such passengers furnished by the master to the customs officer; and the said inspector or other officer shall make a report to the aforesaid collector or surveyor, stating the port of departure, the time of sailing, the length of the voyage, the ventilation, the number of such passengers on board the vessel, and their native country, respectively; the cubic quantity of each compartment or space, and the number of berths and passengers in each space, the kind and quality of the food furnished to such passengers on the voyage; the number of deaths, and the age and sex of those who died during the voyage, and of what disease; and in case there was any unusual sickness or mortality during the voyage, to report whether the same was caused by any neglect or violation of the provisions of this act, or by the want of proper care against disease by the master or owners of the vessel; and the said reports shall be forwarded to the Secretary of Commerce at such times and in such manner as he shall direct. (Feb. 14, 1903; sec. 10.)
The provisions of this act shall apply to every steamship or other vessel whereon emigrant passengers, or passengers other than cabin passengers are taken on board at a port or place in the United States for conveyance to any port or place in a foreign country except foreign territory contiguous to the United States, and shall also apply to any vessel whereon such passengers are taken on board at any port or place of the United States on the Atlantic Ocean or its tributaries for conveyance to a port or place on the Pacific Ocean or its tributaries, or vice versa; and whether the voyage of said vessel is to be continuous from port to port or such passengers are to be conveyed from port to port in part by the way of any overland route through Mexico or Central America; and the said collector of customs may direct an examination of the vessel to be made by an inspector or other officer of the customs, who shall make the examination and report whether the provisions of this act have been complied with in respect to such vessel, and the said collector is authorized to withhold the clearance of such vessel until the coming in of such report; and if the said report shall show that any of the provisions of this act have not been complied with, the collector is authorized and directed to withhold the clearance of such vessel until the said provisions are complied with, and if any such vessel leaves the aforesaid port or place without having been duly clearedby the collector of customs, the master shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and may be fined not exceeding one thousand dollars, and be imprisoned not exceeding one year, and the vessel shall be liable to seizure and forfeiture. (Aug. 2, 1882; sec. 12.)
The amount of the several fines and penalties imposed by any section of this act upon the master of any steamship or other vessel carrying or bringing emigrant passengers, or passengers other than cabin passengers, for any violation of the provisions of this act, shall be liens upon such vessel, and such vessel may be libeled therefor in any district court of the United States where such vessel shall arrive or depart. (Sec. 13.)
The inspectors shall state in every certificate of inspection granted to steamers carrying passengers, other than ferryboats, the number of passengers of each class that any such steamer has accommodations for, and can carry with prudence and safety. (R. S., 4464).
It shall not be lawful to take on board of any steamer a greater number of passengers than is stated in the certificate of inspection; and for every violation of this provision the master or owner shall be liable, to any person suing for the same, to forfeit the amount of passage-money and ten dollars for each passenger beyond the number allowed. (R. S., 4465.)
Every steam vessel licensed under the foregoing section shall carry and have on board, in accessible places, one life-preserver for every person allowed to be carried, in addition to those provided for the crew of such vessel. (July 9, 1886; sec. 2.)
Watches.The Second Mate of an ocean steamer is always a watch officer, that is, he is in responsible charge of a watch at sea, and where the Chief, Second, and Third Mates, stand the watches, his watch is generally taken from Noon until 4P.M., and from Midnight to 4A.M., or he stands the afternoon and the mid watches.
Hold Duty.The Second Mate is in charge of the after holds. His duties, under the Chief Mate, are those outlined in the duties and responsibilities of that officer. The Second Mate is the understudy of the Chief Mate and should diligently prepare himself to take up the work of that position. The Second Mate who is fortunate enough to be shipmates with a top-notch first officer, should improve every opportunity to study his superior and to perfect himself in the difficult duty of the station next ahead.
Coming Alongside.In coming alongside, coming to anchor, docking, etc., the Second Mate is in charge aft.
He should note the clearance of the propellers, and should promptly report by voice or telegraph, or by messenger, when anything in his end of the ship requires the attention of the Master on the bridge.
A quartermaster, with semaphore flags, is a handy means of communicating with the bridge while docking. Red and white lights are sometimes used while docking at night.
The station aft is in many respects the most important in the vessel while coming along side, and intelligent handling of the lines and men soon stamps an officer as well qualified in his profession.
He should use judgment in sending ashore, or "heaving," small lines, as the attempt to put a heaving line across too great a distance often results in dangerous delays, and leads to confusion.
He should see the cork fenders handy, with men told off to handle them. He should study the men assigned to his end of the ship and place only reliable men at the capstans and bits. A man who can properly "surge" a seven-inch line, under heavy strain is a rarity these days.
He should understand, and have men ready, for the throwing in and operating of the hand-steering gear in case of emergency.
Cargo Gear.The after cargo gear, is generally under the charge of the Second Mate, and he is in charge of the opening and closing of the after cargo hatches.
Baggage.The Second Mate is generally in charge of the handling and care of heavy baggage, in vessels in the passenger trade. This is important duty, and calls for care and dispatch. Such baggage is whipped ashore as fast as possible so that the customs inspectors are not delayed.
Mail.The Second Mate is also charged with the handling and stowage of the mail sacks—unless in a very large liner where special mail clerks attend to this duty.
Navigating Officer.The Second Mate is sometimes designated the "Navigating Officer," that is, he is charged with the special care of the navigating equipment. Corrects charts from the "Notices to Mariners" and assists the Master generally in the navigating duty. He may berequired to wind the chronometers each morning at eight bells and report them wound to the Master, though when standing the mid watch, this duty is usually attended to by the Master himself, who, in the Merchant Service is the responsible navigating officer of his vessel.
The Second Mate corrects the ship's clocks for difference of Longitude to noon.
However, the naming of the Second Mate, as navigating officer has much to commend it. He then has special duties, and is charged with the complete supervision of the compasses, sounding machines, instruments, lead lines, patent logs and log lines. He should perfect himself in the science of navigation and master the simple (and to many) mysterious principles of compass adjustment. He should be in charge of the deviation log and prepare the deviation tables for each loading and voyage.
Watches.The Third Mate of an ocean steamer is generally a watch officer. If the vessel is of any size, and the three mates stand watch, the watch from eight to noon and from eight to midnight, is usually assigned to the Third Mate. This is one of the best watches, and the watch during which the Master is most likely to be up and about. As the junior watch officer is the least experienced, it is best that he have the Master close at hand in the event of anything unusual occurring.
Hold Duty.The Third Mate is generally given charge of the forward holds, under the immediate supervision of the Chief Mate. Here his duties are those outlined in the chapter headed Chief Mate. He is directly under the mate and should use every effort to familiarize himself with his duties and with the vessel. He should carry out all orders to the letter, and aim to perfect himself in the many branches of seamanship and navigation. The duty to cargo, and the hold duty is one of his most important charges.
Coming Alongside.When coming alongside, or to anchor, or when docking, the Third Mate is stationed on the bridge with the Master. He usually attends to the telegraph, cons the quartermaster at the wheel and looks out for the work on the bridge generally. This post is one of special importance for the young officer as he gets, from close observation, a splendid opportunity to observe and learn the details of ship handling. He sees the mistakes madefore and aft, in the handling of lines, etc., and can, if he will, profit by this experience.
Gangway.The Third Mate is usually charged with the getting in and out of the gangway, and with the safe embarkation of passengers. He must keep order, and note who comes on board, and what their business is while the vessel is being permanently secured or anchored, and before the regular gangway watch is set.
Signal Officer.While the duty is not generally assigned, it is a good plan to designate the Third Mate as "Signal Officer." This charges him with the care and use of the signal flags and other apparatus, and he should perfect himself in their rapid and accurate use.
The Third Mate should master the hand semaphore signals and should see that at least two of the quartermasters are adept at this form of communication. Such knowledge is of the greatest use when in convoy with men-of-war, and can be made use of in a hundred different ways while lying at anchor, or when communicating with other vessels or the shore. So many seamen are now familiar with the semaphore alphabet that it has become one of the handiest means of talking at sea over moderate distances, and its use at once stamps a vessel as being up to time.
He should also know the Morse Code and be able to send and read by the blinker or Morse lamp.
This is used in convoy work instead of wireless.
Bridge.The bridge, and the duties of the quartermasters on the bridge and bridge deck, are generally delegated to the Third Mate, or to any officer who may be junior to him. This means general upkeep and order. A well-regulated and well-kept up bridge is a joy—the reverse is all too common.
Mostvessels now carry one or more junior officers, young men who have some sea experience and who have prepared themselves to a certain extent in navigation. Many of them come on board ship with a very hazy idea as to what it is all about. They are willing enough, but don't know where to begin. They would be glad to tail onto the starboard main t'gallant buntline, but don't know just where it is.
For such as these, the following randomThings to Doand to learn about are suggested:
Do the things you are told to do, then—1. Find our what quartermasters are doing.2. Look after hand leads and lines, are they marked correctly—accurately?3. See that log is ready for streaming, as soon as past the light ship, or other mark.4. Find switch for running lights—are they in order?5. Look up log book, see how it is kept, and if up to date.6. See that note book on the bridge is handy.7. See if the clock in the wheel house and chart room is correct.8. Work up the chronometer error.9. See that the bridge dodgers are properly bent, and are clean.10. See that the binoculars and telescopes on the bridge are in their proper places and are clean.11. Find out where the Coston lights are kept.12. Find out what are red and what are blue lights, how many on board?13. See that the binnacle lights are in working order.14. See that the automatic fog whistle control works; how often does it blow when set—is it according to law?15. See if the whistle works, don't pull it unless the Chief Mate or the Master says so.16. Try out the engine room telegraph—the docking telegraph—after notifying the Chief that you intend doing so and on order of the Mate or Master.17. Find out what kind of signals are used between the crow's nest and the bridge. The fo'c'sle head and the bridge.18. Find out if the crow's nest lookout uses glasses—what kind—where kept.19. Find out what sort of sounding machine is used—how it works—what kind of tubes are used—where the depth scale is kept—where the tubes are kept. Look at the "leads" see if they are "armed," see if there is plenty of "arming" handy. What kind—soap or tallow?20. Overhaul the bridge chests—signal—navigating—put them in better order than you found them.21. Look after the patent log—the lines—the rotators.22. Become familiar with the entire bridge. Know the use of everything on it.23. How are the compasses adjusted? Rectangular magnets, or single magnet?24. Has the ship a Flinder's bar? Where is it? What is it? Why?25. What are the quadrantal correctors? What do they correct?26. Where are the distress rockets? Are they fastened to their sticks? Where are the sticks? When are they used? How?27. Where is the line-throwing gun? How is it used? Where is the projectile? Where is the line? What kind of line is it? Why?28. How many lifeboats are on board. How many rafts? How many ring buoys? How many life preservers? Why?29. What is the required equipment of a lifeboat? See if all of this is in the lifeboat to which you are assigned on the station bill.30. What is the equipment of a life raft? How is it stowed? How launched?31. What is your station, at abandon ship? Who is in your boat? What do they look like? Take a look at the crew assigned to your boat—know them.32. What kind of davits are used?33. What kind of releasing gear is used?34. Are the gripes easily cast off? Are the falls clear? Are they in tubs, as required by law?35. What are your duties in case of fire? In case of fire in the holds, to cargo. Find out about this.36. If the wharf caught fire, and everyone was ashore, that is, all the officers, but yourself. What would you do? Think over it.37. Where do the seamen live, the firemen, the stewards? Where is the "glory hole"?38. What are the duties of the boatswain?39. What are the duties of the carpenter?40. What are the duties of the quartermasters?41. Learn the details of the complete economy of the vessels. How the crew and passengers are fed, where they mess, where stores are kept?42. Learn the routine in your department. Why are things done as they are?43. What is the ship's draft? How is it recorded?44. Where are the sounding pipes? Look up the framed sectional blue print of the vessel that ought to be framed in the chart room.45. What is the tons per inch scale?46. What is the displacement of the vessel?47. Learn her complete dimensions.Length between perpendiculars.Length over all.Depth of hold.Moulded depth.Beam.Freeboard, allowed by underwriters (draft).Gross tonnage.Net tonnage.Horse-power.Speed.Coal consumption.Her most economical speed, and tons per day.Her hold capacity. Holds and 'tween decks.Her tank capacity.Her bunker capacity.Her engines. I.H.P. type.Her boilers, number, type.Her wireless. Range.48. What is the vessel's signal number?49. What is her hailing port?50. What is her rating, when given?51. When built? By whom? Kind of construction?52. Look up old log books if available. Speed under different kinds of weather conditions.53. Has she bilge keels?54. What kind of propellers, or propeller? Material? Pitch? Right handed or left? How will it send the vessel's head—going ahead—backing?55. Learn everything you can about her construction, and equipment.56. What is her draft when light—holds empty? What is her stability when in this condition? Is her propeller out of water in that condition? How much? What is her light displacement? How can you determine her stability—by means of shifting weights on deck?57. How many cubic feet to a ton of bunker coal?58. How many pounds to a cubic foot of sea water? Fresh water?59. How do you figure the cubic capacity of a lifeboat? How many cubic feet allowed per person?60. What is the strength of a new six-inch manila line? Of a five-inch wire hawser?61. What is the tensile strength of mild steel? Of cast iron? The compressive strength?62. Can you figure out the safe load for a steel boom under given conditions? Shell and stiffining given, supports and angle given? Safety factor 5.63. Become familiar with the fittings of the holds. Go in, look around and study out the plan of construction and use.64. Find out the location and use of the following parts—Limbers.Limber boards.Ceiling.Cargo battens.Rose boxes (strums, also strainers).Intercostal plates.Keelson.Stringers.Framing.Beams.Shell plating.Pillars.Bulkheads.Tanks.Bilges.Smothering lines.Sounding pipes.Fire lines.Light connections.Mast partners.Mast wedges.Shaft trunk.Hatch coamings.Hatch strong backs.Hatch fore and afters.Hatch battens.Hatch covers.Wedges.65. Where do the steam pipes lead into the holds?66. Where are the valves located? Which is which?67. Where are the plugs for cargo clusters?68. Where are the cargo clusters kept? How many are there?69. Are they all in good condition?70. How much dunnage wood in the holds?71. What cargo was carried last?72. What cargo loading or coming in?73. How much and what kind of dunnage will be needed?74. Who is the boss stevedore? Watch him.75. Note where each ventilator leads to.76. Get acquainted with the deck engineers.77. What kind of winches are used?78. Get familiar with all details of the cargo handling gear. How many booms, capacity? Is gear rove off on steel boom? Where is it stowed? In what condition? How is it rigged?79. How many hawsers in the vessel? Where stowed? In what condition?80. How many wires in the vessel? What size? Where and how stowed?81. How does hand steering gear work? What type of steering engine? How is it locked when shifting from steam to hand?82. Are there wave oil tanks? Where? How is flow of oil controlled? What kind of oil is used? How much on board? How much required by law?83. Where are the following lockers, and what do they contain?Boatswain's.Paint.Lamp.Sail.84. Is there a steam line running into the paint and lamp lockers for smothering fire?85. What kind of windlass is fitted? How does it work by hand? How many men needed to weight anchor by hand?86. Do the gangways abreast of cargo hatches turn in, lift out, or are the rails and bulwarks stationary? Are the freeing ports well oiled and loose?87. Where is the ice plant? What hatch?88. Where is the washdeck gear kept? Are reducers fitted on salt water line for inch and a half wash deck hose?89. Where is the sand locker?90. Has the vessel range lights?91. Learn the names and condition of the stays and shrouds. What strain do they bear—ordinarily—when lifting heavy weights?92. What kind of coaling gear is used?93. Has the vessel a sea anchor? Was it over used?94. Examine the turnbuckle screws in the rigging. Are they covered with canvas? How old? Are they whiteleaded and tallowed?95. Where are the slings, chain and rope kept? In what condition? How many?96. How many net slings on board? What condition?97. What happens when metal becomes fatigued? Where is this liable to happen? What is a crystalline fracture?98. What kind of wood in the decks? In the margin or waterway planks? Know Oregon pine—pitch pine—yellow pine—teak, when you see it.99. How are decks caulked? What kind of filler is used—pitch—marine glue?100. What do you know about the following parts of a steamer? Of her fittings, etc.?Anchor davits?Anchors?Awning deck?Ballast—water—dry?Beams—camber of—duty of—theory of—spacing—strength—types?Bilges—bilge keels?Boat chocks. Davits—cranes?Bollards? How many, etc?Bow—different kinds—framing?Breast hooks?Bridge—locations—names, etc.?Buckled—plates—spars?Bulkheads? How many—what kind—where?Bull rope?Bulwarks?Bunkers—how many—what capacity—where?Buoyancy? What is it? Reserve buoyancy?Bureau veritas? What is it? What does it do?Buttock lines?Buttstraps?Cables—size—weight—strength—studs—marking—shackles—forelocks—swivels?Cant frames (old dagger knees)?Cantilever principle—where used?Capstans—where—how many—what uses?Cargo—a big subject—takes a year or two to master it.Catheads?Cattle steamers—guards—footlocks, etc?Caulking—tools—materials? Steel plates—wood decks? Ceiling?Cement—hydraulic—asphaltic?Chain—slings—for clearing limbers, etc.?Chart house?Cheek plates?Circulating pumps?Coaling hatches—ports—chutes?Coamings?Coefficient of fineness?Commercial efficiency of a vessel?Composite construction?Corrosion—where most prevalent—how to keep down?Dead weight cargo? also measurement cargo?Decks—how many—where—what purpose?Derricks? How many?Docking—stresses—all—data?Dolly—what is it?Donkey boiler—where—why?Doors—water-tight—where—how closed—how controlled?Double bottom? See plans—study.Doubling plates? Where?Drain holes—in bottom?Elastic limit—of materials used in construction of vessel?Electric welding—how—how strong?Engine—learn all you can about it.Escape holes—for trimmers?Expansion joints—bends—trunks?Fair leads?Fans?Fiddley?Floors—rise of?Flush deck?Fore foot?Forgings?Frames?—look them over when in the hold. What areZ bars?Bulb angles?Channel bars?Web frames?Reverse frames?Transome frames?Freeboard? How determined?Freeing ports—percentage of in bulwarks?Frictional, or skin resistance?Galley? Where—how many?Garboard strake?Girders?Grain bulkheads?Gudgeons?Gunwale?Gutters?Half beams?Hatches—how many—where—names? Booby hatch?Hawse pipes? Clearing hawse?Heeling?Hogging?Hydraulic derricks—principle?Insulation of holds?Isherwood system of framing?Jogged framing?Jib-booms?Keel—kind, plate, bilge?Keelson? Where—why?Knighthead frame?Lapped joints?Launching—how done?Limbers—limber boards?Lloyd's—register—rules?Load line?Longitudinal bulkheads—framing?Manholes—where—why?Margin plates?Masts—caps—coats—holes—partners—steps—stiffeners— telescopic—wedges? Bending forces—Buckling—failure—material— painting interior—rake—strength of?Natural draft?Neutral axis of a beam?Oil fuel—flash point?Oxy-acetylene blow pipe—how used?Paints—what kind used aboard ship—how mixed? Where stowed—How much used? What surface will gallon cover? How long in applying?Panting—what is it—have you noticed it at sea, etc.?Peak tanks—fore peak—what stowed there?Pillars—stations, etc? Their function?Pintles?Plating—how thick—how joined?Portland cement—same as hydraulic—what uses?Pratigue—what is it?Propellers—how many—what kind—pitch—motion?Pressure—steam—in deck lines—main boilers—donkey boilers—water pressure—under bottom?Pumps—where are hand pumps—what will they throw—do they work?Quadrant tiller—how connected to steering engine?Red lead—use of?Relieving tackles for steering gear—how rove?Rigging—chain plates—screws—spread of—strength of?Rivets—in what kind of shear? Pitch—strength?Rolling chocks (bilge keels)?Rudder—angle of—balanced, or not—cross head—how supported?Sanitary tanks—where located—how filled?Scuppers where located? Are those on deck house tops clear?Scantlings—what do they include?Shaft—bearings—stools—tube—tunnel?Sheathing—wood—copper?Sheer?Shell plating?Skylights?Sounding pipes—rods—how marked—how used?Spar deck?Sponsons?Steel strength of—tensile—shearing—compressive?Stem?Steering gear—learn all about it.Stem—ordinary—cruiser?Stoke holds (fire rooms)?Stress?Strain?Stringers? Duty of?Surveys—purpose—by whom?Sweating—cork paint?Tail shaft—where—after gland—what?Tanks—how lined—where?Thrust block?Ventilation—how accomplished—natural or blower?Vibration?—note it at sea.Water ballast—part of tank data?Water line?Water-tight doors—where—how managed?Well decks?Winches?Yards—if any?Zincs—what used for—why?
Do the things you are told to do, then—
1. Find our what quartermasters are doing.
2. Look after hand leads and lines, are they marked correctly—accurately?
3. See that log is ready for streaming, as soon as past the light ship, or other mark.
4. Find switch for running lights—are they in order?
5. Look up log book, see how it is kept, and if up to date.
6. See that note book on the bridge is handy.
7. See if the clock in the wheel house and chart room is correct.
8. Work up the chronometer error.
9. See that the bridge dodgers are properly bent, and are clean.
10. See that the binoculars and telescopes on the bridge are in their proper places and are clean.
11. Find out where the Coston lights are kept.
12. Find out what are red and what are blue lights, how many on board?
13. See that the binnacle lights are in working order.
14. See that the automatic fog whistle control works; how often does it blow when set—is it according to law?
15. See if the whistle works, don't pull it unless the Chief Mate or the Master says so.
16. Try out the engine room telegraph—the docking telegraph—after notifying the Chief that you intend doing so and on order of the Mate or Master.
17. Find out what kind of signals are used between the crow's nest and the bridge. The fo'c'sle head and the bridge.
18. Find out if the crow's nest lookout uses glasses—what kind—where kept.
19. Find out what sort of sounding machine is used—how it works—what kind of tubes are used—where the depth scale is kept—where the tubes are kept. Look at the "leads" see if they are "armed," see if there is plenty of "arming" handy. What kind—soap or tallow?
20. Overhaul the bridge chests—signal—navigating—put them in better order than you found them.
21. Look after the patent log—the lines—the rotators.
22. Become familiar with the entire bridge. Know the use of everything on it.
23. How are the compasses adjusted? Rectangular magnets, or single magnet?
24. Has the ship a Flinder's bar? Where is it? What is it? Why?
25. What are the quadrantal correctors? What do they correct?
26. Where are the distress rockets? Are they fastened to their sticks? Where are the sticks? When are they used? How?
27. Where is the line-throwing gun? How is it used? Where is the projectile? Where is the line? What kind of line is it? Why?
28. How many lifeboats are on board. How many rafts? How many ring buoys? How many life preservers? Why?
29. What is the required equipment of a lifeboat? See if all of this is in the lifeboat to which you are assigned on the station bill.
30. What is the equipment of a life raft? How is it stowed? How launched?
31. What is your station, at abandon ship? Who is in your boat? What do they look like? Take a look at the crew assigned to your boat—know them.
32. What kind of davits are used?
33. What kind of releasing gear is used?
34. Are the gripes easily cast off? Are the falls clear? Are they in tubs, as required by law?
35. What are your duties in case of fire? In case of fire in the holds, to cargo. Find out about this.
36. If the wharf caught fire, and everyone was ashore, that is, all the officers, but yourself. What would you do? Think over it.
37. Where do the seamen live, the firemen, the stewards? Where is the "glory hole"?
38. What are the duties of the boatswain?
39. What are the duties of the carpenter?
40. What are the duties of the quartermasters?
41. Learn the details of the complete economy of the vessels. How the crew and passengers are fed, where they mess, where stores are kept?
42. Learn the routine in your department. Why are things done as they are?
43. What is the ship's draft? How is it recorded?
44. Where are the sounding pipes? Look up the framed sectional blue print of the vessel that ought to be framed in the chart room.
45. What is the tons per inch scale?
46. What is the displacement of the vessel?
47. Learn her complete dimensions.
Length between perpendiculars.Length over all.Depth of hold.Moulded depth.Beam.Freeboard, allowed by underwriters (draft).Gross tonnage.Net tonnage.Horse-power.Speed.Coal consumption.Her most economical speed, and tons per day.Her hold capacity. Holds and 'tween decks.Her tank capacity.Her bunker capacity.Her engines. I.H.P. type.Her boilers, number, type.Her wireless. Range.
48. What is the vessel's signal number?
49. What is her hailing port?
50. What is her rating, when given?
51. When built? By whom? Kind of construction?
52. Look up old log books if available. Speed under different kinds of weather conditions.
53. Has she bilge keels?
54. What kind of propellers, or propeller? Material? Pitch? Right handed or left? How will it send the vessel's head—going ahead—backing?
55. Learn everything you can about her construction, and equipment.
56. What is her draft when light—holds empty? What is her stability when in this condition? Is her propeller out of water in that condition? How much? What is her light displacement? How can you determine her stability—by means of shifting weights on deck?
57. How many cubic feet to a ton of bunker coal?
58. How many pounds to a cubic foot of sea water? Fresh water?
59. How do you figure the cubic capacity of a lifeboat? How many cubic feet allowed per person?
60. What is the strength of a new six-inch manila line? Of a five-inch wire hawser?
61. What is the tensile strength of mild steel? Of cast iron? The compressive strength?
62. Can you figure out the safe load for a steel boom under given conditions? Shell and stiffining given, supports and angle given? Safety factor 5.
63. Become familiar with the fittings of the holds. Go in, look around and study out the plan of construction and use.
64. Find out the location and use of the following parts—
Limbers.Limber boards.Ceiling.Cargo battens.Rose boxes (strums, also strainers).Intercostal plates.Keelson.Stringers.Framing.Beams.Shell plating.Pillars.Bulkheads.Tanks.Bilges.Smothering lines.Sounding pipes.Fire lines.Light connections.Mast partners.Mast wedges.Shaft trunk.Hatch coamings.Hatch strong backs.Hatch fore and afters.Hatch battens.Hatch covers.Wedges.
65. Where do the steam pipes lead into the holds?
66. Where are the valves located? Which is which?
67. Where are the plugs for cargo clusters?
68. Where are the cargo clusters kept? How many are there?
69. Are they all in good condition?
70. How much dunnage wood in the holds?
71. What cargo was carried last?
72. What cargo loading or coming in?
73. How much and what kind of dunnage will be needed?
74. Who is the boss stevedore? Watch him.
75. Note where each ventilator leads to.
76. Get acquainted with the deck engineers.
77. What kind of winches are used?
78. Get familiar with all details of the cargo handling gear. How many booms, capacity? Is gear rove off on steel boom? Where is it stowed? In what condition? How is it rigged?
79. How many hawsers in the vessel? Where stowed? In what condition?
80. How many wires in the vessel? What size? Where and how stowed?
81. How does hand steering gear work? What type of steering engine? How is it locked when shifting from steam to hand?
82. Are there wave oil tanks? Where? How is flow of oil controlled? What kind of oil is used? How much on board? How much required by law?
83. Where are the following lockers, and what do they contain?
Boatswain's.Paint.Lamp.Sail.
84. Is there a steam line running into the paint and lamp lockers for smothering fire?
85. What kind of windlass is fitted? How does it work by hand? How many men needed to weight anchor by hand?
86. Do the gangways abreast of cargo hatches turn in, lift out, or are the rails and bulwarks stationary? Are the freeing ports well oiled and loose?
87. Where is the ice plant? What hatch?
88. Where is the washdeck gear kept? Are reducers fitted on salt water line for inch and a half wash deck hose?
89. Where is the sand locker?
90. Has the vessel range lights?
91. Learn the names and condition of the stays and shrouds. What strain do they bear—ordinarily—when lifting heavy weights?
92. What kind of coaling gear is used?
93. Has the vessel a sea anchor? Was it over used?
94. Examine the turnbuckle screws in the rigging. Are they covered with canvas? How old? Are they whiteleaded and tallowed?
95. Where are the slings, chain and rope kept? In what condition? How many?
96. How many net slings on board? What condition?
97. What happens when metal becomes fatigued? Where is this liable to happen? What is a crystalline fracture?
98. What kind of wood in the decks? In the margin or waterway planks? Know Oregon pine—pitch pine—yellow pine—teak, when you see it.
99. How are decks caulked? What kind of filler is used—pitch—marine glue?
100. What do you know about the following parts of a steamer? Of her fittings, etc.?
Anchor davits?Anchors?Awning deck?Ballast—water—dry?Beams—camber of—duty of—theory of—spacing—strength—types?Bilges—bilge keels?Boat chocks. Davits—cranes?Bollards? How many, etc?Bow—different kinds—framing?Breast hooks?Bridge—locations—names, etc.?Buckled—plates—spars?Bulkheads? How many—what kind—where?Bull rope?Bulwarks?Bunkers—how many—what capacity—where?Buoyancy? What is it? Reserve buoyancy?Bureau veritas? What is it? What does it do?Buttock lines?Buttstraps?Cables—size—weight—strength—studs—marking—shackles—forelocks—swivels?Cant frames (old dagger knees)?Cantilever principle—where used?Capstans—where—how many—what uses?Cargo—a big subject—takes a year or two to master it.Catheads?Cattle steamers—guards—footlocks, etc?Caulking—tools—materials? Steel plates—wood decks? Ceiling?Cement—hydraulic—asphaltic?Chain—slings—for clearing limbers, etc.?Chart house?Cheek plates?Circulating pumps?Coaling hatches—ports—chutes?Coamings?Coefficient of fineness?Commercial efficiency of a vessel?Composite construction?Corrosion—where most prevalent—how to keep down?Dead weight cargo? also measurement cargo?Decks—how many—where—what purpose?Derricks? How many?Docking—stresses—all—data?Dolly—what is it?Donkey boiler—where—why?Doors—water-tight—where—how closed—how controlled?Double bottom? See plans—study.Doubling plates? Where?Drain holes—in bottom?Elastic limit—of materials used in construction of vessel?Electric welding—how—how strong?Engine—learn all you can about it.Escape holes—for trimmers?Expansion joints—bends—trunks?Fair leads?Fans?Fiddley?Floors—rise of?Flush deck?Fore foot?Forgings?Frames?—look them over when in the hold. What areZ bars?Bulb angles?Channel bars?Web frames?Reverse frames?Transome frames?Freeboard? How determined?Freeing ports—percentage of in bulwarks?Frictional, or skin resistance?Galley? Where—how many?Garboard strake?Girders?Grain bulkheads?Gudgeons?Gunwale?Gutters?Half beams?Hatches—how many—where—names? Booby hatch?Hawse pipes? Clearing hawse?Heeling?Hogging?Hydraulic derricks—principle?Insulation of holds?Isherwood system of framing?Jogged framing?Jib-booms?Keel—kind, plate, bilge?Keelson? Where—why?Knighthead frame?Lapped joints?Launching—how done?Limbers—limber boards?Lloyd's—register—rules?Load line?Longitudinal bulkheads—framing?Manholes—where—why?Margin plates?Masts—caps—coats—holes—partners—steps—stiffeners— telescopic—wedges? Bending forces—Buckling—failure—material— painting interior—rake—strength of?Natural draft?Neutral axis of a beam?Oil fuel—flash point?Oxy-acetylene blow pipe—how used?Paints—what kind used aboard ship—how mixed? Where stowed—How much used? What surface will gallon cover? How long in applying?Panting—what is it—have you noticed it at sea, etc.?Peak tanks—fore peak—what stowed there?Pillars—stations, etc? Their function?Pintles?Plating—how thick—how joined?Portland cement—same as hydraulic—what uses?Pratigue—what is it?Propellers—how many—what kind—pitch—motion?Pressure—steam—in deck lines—main boilers—donkey boilers—water pressure—under bottom?Pumps—where are hand pumps—what will they throw—do they work?Quadrant tiller—how connected to steering engine?Red lead—use of?Relieving tackles for steering gear—how rove?Rigging—chain plates—screws—spread of—strength of?Rivets—in what kind of shear? Pitch—strength?Rolling chocks (bilge keels)?Rudder—angle of—balanced, or not—cross head—how supported?Sanitary tanks—where located—how filled?Scuppers where located? Are those on deck house tops clear?Scantlings—what do they include?Shaft—bearings—stools—tube—tunnel?Sheathing—wood—copper?Sheer?Shell plating?Skylights?Sounding pipes—rods—how marked—how used?Spar deck?Sponsons?Steel strength of—tensile—shearing—compressive?Stem?Steering gear—learn all about it.Stem—ordinary—cruiser?Stoke holds (fire rooms)?Stress?Strain?Stringers? Duty of?Surveys—purpose—by whom?Sweating—cork paint?Tail shaft—where—after gland—what?Tanks—how lined—where?Thrust block?Ventilation—how accomplished—natural or blower?Vibration?—note it at sea.Water ballast—part of tank data?Water line?Water-tight doors—where—how managed?Well decks?Winches?Yards—if any?Zincs—what used for—why?
A young officer must become an enthusiast about a vessel; everything on board must be known to him, if he cares to rise in his profession.