Regulations for the government of the United States Navy (1865)
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ARTICLE I.
Classification of Vessels
What vessels are to constitute first, second, third, and fourth rates.
FIRST RATES.
1....Sailing ships of 2,000 tons and upwards.
Screw steamers of 2,500 tons and upwards.
Paddle-wheel steamers of 2,400 tons and upwards.
Iron-clad steamers of 3,300 tons and upwards.
SECOND RATES.
2....Sailing ships from 1,300 to 2,000 tons.
Screw steamers from 1,200 to 2,500 tons.
Paddle-wheel steamers from 1,000 to 2,400 tons.
Iron-clad steamers from 2,000 to 3,300 tons.
Purchased screw steamers of 1,400 tons and upwards.
Purchased paddle-wheel steamers of 1,500 tons and upwards.
THIRD RATES.
3...Sailing ships from 700 to 1,300 tons.
Screw steamers from 600 to 1,200 tons.
Paddle-wheel steamers from 700 to 1,000 tons.
Iron-clad steamers from 1,200 to 2,000 tons.
Purchased screw steamers from 700 to 1,400 tons.
Purchased paddle-wheel steamers from 900 to 1,500 tons.
Receiving ships.
FOURTH RATES.
4...Sailing ships under 700 tons.
Screw steamers under 600 tons.
Paddle-wheel steamers under 700 tons.
Iron-clad steamers under 1,200 tons.
Purchased screw steamers under 700 tons.
Purchased paddle-wheel steamers under 900 tons.
Store and supply vessels.
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