Regulations for the government of the United States Navy (1865)

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Section 12. Carpenters and Sailmakers.

580 The Carpenter and Sailmaker are to regard the general instructions contained in the paragraphs relating to Boatswains and Gunners as applicable to themselves.

581 When the vessel is at sea, the Carpenter is every day, before half-past seven a.m., and as much oftener as may be desirable, according to the service the ship is employed on, to examine the masts and yards, and to report to the Officer of the Deck their state.

582 In ships of two or more decks, he is frequently to examine the lower deck ports, to see that they are properly lined; and when they are barred in, he is to see that they are all properly secured.

583 He is to be particularly careful in keeping the pumps and hose in good order, always having at hand whatever may be necessary for their prompt and efficient use.

584 He is to keep the boats, ladders, and gratings in as good condition as possible, always reporting to the Executive Officer every damage they may sustain as soon as he discovers it.

585 He is to keep always ready, for immediate use, shot-plugs, and every other article necessary for stopping shot-holes and repairing other damage in-battle.

586 He is frequently to examine the sides and decks of the ship, and will report to the Executive Officer when caulking is required.

587 When the ship is going into port, he is to prepare as correct an account as possible of the defects of the hull, masts, and yards of the ship, and the repairs she may stand in need of.

588 The Sailmaker is, every day, before half-past seven a. m., and as much oftener as the service on which the ship is employed may render desirable, to examine the sails in use, and report to the Officer of the Deck their condition.

589 Before the sails are received on board, he is to examine them carefully, and report to the Executive Officer, should he discover any defects; he is to examine the sail-rooms frequently, to see that the sails are kept perfectly dry and free from vermin. He is to keep the sails properly tallied, and so stowed that he may be able to find easily any one wanted. When sails are to be landed, he is to see that they are dry, well made up, and tallied.

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