INDEX.

A.PARTPAGEARTICLES
Absences,
temporary, of some of a gun's crew, how supplied1[48][217], [218]
Accidents,
to guns, to be reported in detail3[35][67]
Aiming,
precautions to be observed in1[78][283]
by the line of metal, not to be relied on, &c.1[80][297]
Air-Ports,
to be closed and secured in exercise with powder1[39][168]
All-Hands,
the call for, and duties of1[19], [37][92], [161]
Allowances,
for target practice, how to be expended1[4][10]
for mortars1[126][503]
of ordnance and ordnance stores, not to be exceeded3[5][15], [16]
Ammunition,
allowance of, for target practice; not to be reduced by target practice, or saluting, below 100 broadsides1[4][7]
expenditure of, for target practice, directions as to1[4][10]
for boats, on armed expeditions2[7][10]
fixed, preferable on the score of convenience, &c.2[24][68]
fixed, should not be put where barreled powder is3[49][137]
a statement of the, to be furnished by the Ordnance Officer, to Commanding Officers of vessels3[51][146]
for small arms, dimensions of boxes for3[55][167]
Ammunition-Boxes,
to be preserved, and returned into store1[10][43]
Armament,
defects in, to be remedied or reported1[4][5]
quarterly examinations of, to be made, &c.1[5][15]
Armorers,
to accompany landing-parties with their tools2[26][78]
Arms,
of any description, not to be given away1[6][19]
for the men at the guns1[21-24][101]
of men in the master's division1[25][101]
fire, use of, in the tops, dangerous, &c.1[25][103]
for the watch below, to be ready for use in time of war1[95][361]
kind of, to be furnished to boarders2[3][4]
table of, for boat expeditions2[4][5]
pecuniary responsibility for the loss of3[6][17]
lost or destroyed in action, to be certified to, &c.3[6][19]
Assembling At Quarters,
the drum beats for1[36][154]
in what order the men proceed to their guns1[36][155]
without powder, orders to the men1[36][157]
with powder, orders to the men1[37][158]
the call for boarders1[37][159]
the call for pikemen to repel boarders1[37][160]
the call for all-hands1[37][161]
the call for sail-trimmers1[37][162]
the call for firemen1[37][163]
at the call for, every person repairs to his station, &c.1[37][166]
Assistant Engineers,
part of the Engineer's division, when at quarters1[16][75]
Artillery, Naval Light,
remarks on the use of, ashore and in boats2[21-24][44-68]
B.
Balls,
the piling of; to find the number of3[41][95]
the number of, in a triangular pile3[42][96]
the number of, in a square pile3[42][97]
Batteries,
to be kept clean and ready for action1[7][24]
Battle-axes,
the number allowed for pivot and other guns1[21][101]
Bayonet-Scabbards,
the materials and sizes of3[79][257]
Beaumont,
his roller handspike adopted for the service3[75][238]
Beds For Guns,
the arrangement of1[83][307]
Bells,
the ringing of, indicative of a case of fire1[97][371]
Black-Stain,
for wood or iron, its composition3[88][271]
Boarders,
of whom to be composed1[18][87-90]
to be in two divisions1[18][88]
assignment of officers to the divisions of1[18][90]
the call for, and duties of1[37][159-165]
may be ordered for service without the call1[37][164]
swords and pistols to be ready for the use of1[40][179]
general directions and orders; when first called away1[92][336]
general directions and orders; "prepare to board"1[92][337]
general directions and orders; "board the enemy"1[92][338]
general directions and orders; "prepare to repel boarders"1[93][339]
to be exercised with the single-stick and sword1[93][344]
what arms to be supplied with2[3][4]
rattles for calling3[69][217]
Boarding-Nettings,
in time of war, to be secured at evening quarters1[95][359]
Boats,
crews of, to be frequently exercised1[5][13]
equipment of, when being armed for service2[3-9][1-18]
howitzers for, exercises of2[11-24][20-68]
armed for service, manœuvres of2[24][69]
grapnels for, description and use of3[70][221]
harness-casks for, use and size of3[77][248]
Boat-Carriages,
for howitzers, of what they consist2[10][19]
Boat-guns,
tackles not required for 12-pdrs2[22][57]
proper charges for3[54][164]
Boatswains,
in action, their stations and duties1[15][69]
duties of, at general quarters1[28][118]
Bombs,
for mortars, 100 to be kept always ready filled1[120][468]
to estimate distance by the bursting of1[120][471]
filling, directions concerning1[122][492], [493]
Bormann Fuzes,
the description and use of1[90][328]
for shrapnell or shell, a description of, &c.2[23][66]
the danger of cutting them improperly3[45][112]
Boys,
distribution of, when at quarters1[17][81]
Breechings,
for all guns, materials, sizes, &c., of3[66][208]
Bristle-sponges,
sizes and description of3[73][231]
Broadside-Guns,
equipments and implements for1[33][148]
stations and gun-numbers of crews of1[35][152]
exercises at, directions as to1[39], [40][169-179]
may be advantageously fired once in 75 seconds1[41][182]
manual exercise of, on one side; orders for, &c.1[46-54][204-229]
shifting positions of the crews of1[56][233]
firing them when partially run in1[57][234]
changing sides, or manning one side only1[57][235]
exercise of, on both sides at once1[58][236]
firing alternately, inferior to manning alternate guns with full crews1[58][237]
quick firing of, directions as to1[58][238], [239]
shifting breechings of, in action1[59][240]
position of the bolts for carriages of3[66][207]
C.
Cables,
in time of war, to be kept ready for slipping1[95][357]
Callipers,
for examining guns, description and use of3[14], [19][28], [29]
Canister,
in action, the proper use of1[76][274]
in action, the proper use of, for boat-howitzers2[23][65]
dimensions, weight, &c., of3[40][93]
Captains. See Commanding Officers.
Captains Of Guns,
the selection and examination of1[18][84]
stations and numbers of, for broadside guns1[35][152]
duties of, when preparing for exercise at broadside guns1[40][170]
duties of, when exercising broadside guns on one side1[47-54][206-229]
duties of, when housing lower-deck guns1[54][230]
duties of, when shifting breechings in action1[59][240]
stations, &c., of, for pivot guns1[62][243]
duties of, when the vents are obstructed1[74][259]
duties of, when the locks or primers fail1[77][279]
duties of, in pointing the guns1[74-78][281-308]
duties of, in preparing howitzers for boats2[11][20]
duties of, in aiming and firing boat-howitzers2[15][26]
duties of, in disembarking howitzers2[17], [18][31-35]
waist belts for, materials and sizes3[77][249]
Carbines,
crews to be exercised in the use of1[5][12]
how to be stamped3[79][258]
Carcasses,
for mortars, description and use of1[121][475], [476]
Carpenters,
general and special duties of1[12][57-60]
duties of, in preparing for action, &c.1[12][57]
duties of, in guarding against fire1[12][58]
duties of, in repairing injuries from shot1[12][59]
directions to, for finding the position of shot holes, &c.1[12][60]
duties of, at general quarters1[30][130-136]
Carpenter's Mates,
the stations of, when at quarters1[15][70]
Carriages. See Gun-Carriages.
Cascabels,
of boat-howitzers, a description of2[10][19]
Cascabel-Blocks,
for examining guns, description and use of3[14], [20][28], [29]
Cartridges,
metallic, how to be kept and stowed1[10][41]
passing them from the magazines1[41][181-183]
when to be put in the passing-boxes1[44][195-179]
when filled for issue, directions as to3[51][147], [148]
for small-arms, the quantity of powder for each3[55][166]
Cartridge-Boxes,
materials, description and sizes of3[78], [79][254], [255]
Cement,
the composition of3[88][271]
Chaplains,
their stations when at quarters1[15][73]
Charges,
distinguishing marks of, for all classes of guns1[19][39]
for Parrott-shells1[101][385]
for mortars, directions as to1[119][461], [462]
for 13-inch, mortar-bombs1[124][500]
for proving shot and shell guns3[22][31]
of powder, for spherical shells3[44][105]
for smooth-bore guns, service3[53][160]
for rifled guns, service3[54][161]
for boat and field howitzers, service3[54][164]
old cylinders may be used for saluting3[59][185]
Chief Engineers. See Engineers-chief.
Cleaning,
small-arms, directions as to3[80-82][262-269]
Clerks,
their stations when at quarters1[16][76]
Coal-heavers,
when at quarters, part of the Engineer's division1[16][75]
Cocks,
for magazines, the proper mode of their construction3[62][199]
Cockswains,
duties of, in preparing for boat expeditions2[11][20]
Commanding Officers,
to require all ordnance instructions to be duly enforced and obeyed by all under them, &c.1[3][1]
duties of, as to exercising crews when first received on board, and subsequently1[3][2]
exercising their crews at night1[3][3]
to ascertain by firing one round, whether all the gun equipments are complete, &c.1[4][4]
duties of, when defects or deficiencies exist in the armament or equipments1[4][5]
when to order surveys on ordnance stores1[4][6]
directions to, in expenditures for target practice1[4][7], [10]
to accustom the men to the use of loaded shells1[4][8]
to have duly preserved the relative proportions of the respective charges of powder on hand1[4][9]
when practising at the guns in port, directions1[5][11]
to exercise their crews in the use of small-arms1[5][12]
to exercise boats' crews in the use of howitzers, &c.1[5][13]
to forward quarterly reports of all firing1[5][14]
to make quarterly examinations of the armament1[5][15]
special attention required as to condition of fuzes1[5][16]
precautions to be taken when filling shells, &c.1[5][17]
never to have the guns unfit for instant use, unless1[6][18]
not to give away arms of any description1[6][19]
to keep the keys of the ordnance store-rooms in the cabin1[6][20]
entering friendly ports, gun charges to be drawn, &c.1[6][21]
not to allow friction matches on board1[6][22]
their stations when in action1[14][65]
to designate the hatchways to be used by boarders1[25][102]
alone to permit the use of fire-arms in the tops1[25][103]
their duties at general quarters1[26][104-107]
to understand thoroughly the use of fuzes1[90][330]
to report the efficiency of all fuzes fired, &c.1[90][331]
of small vessels, lying in rivers in time of war, duties of1[95], [96][359-368]
duties of, in case of fire1[97-100][370-383]
to understand the construction of Parrott projectiles1[102][390]
to forward reports on rifle projectiles1[102][392]
to refer to the Allowance Tables, before making requisitions for ordnance or ordnance stores3[5][16]
to certify as to arms lost or destroyed in action3[6][19]
to sign Ordnance Ledgers before leaving the Navy Yard3[7][20]
before sailing, to be furnished with a descriptive list of their batteries3[32][58]
before sailing, to be furnished with impressions of the vents of their guns3[33][60]
to report in detail the action of all fuzes3[47][126]
before sailing, to be furnished with a statement of the powder, small-arms, projectiles, &c., put on board3[51][146]
Commands. See Words Of Command.
Compressormen,
for pivot-guns, their stations and numbers1[62][243]
Compositions,
Plantou's3[85][271]
Brainard's3[88][271]
for lining rifle shells3[89][271]
Concussion-Fuzes,
none reliable yet for spherical shells1[90][329]
Condemnations,
of guns or small-arms, not allowed, except3[31][51]
Cone-Picks,
materials and description of3[79][256]
Contractors,
to be enjoined to secrecy in regard to guns, &c.3[4][9]
Cooking-Utensils,
for boats on armed expeditions2[7][14]
Coopering,
never to be done in magazines1[10][44]
Correspondence,
routine of, between ordnance officers and the Bureau3[7][22-24]
Crews,
the stationing and exercising of1[3][2]
to be exercised in the use of small-arms1[5][12]
to be instructed in their duties by division officers1[8][31]
distribution of, for each class of guns1[16][78-81]
qualifications of, to be known, prior to assignment, &c.1[17][83]
of pivot and other guns, distribution and arms of1[21][101]
of broadside guns, stations and gun-numbers of1[35][152]
when assembled at quarters for inspection1[36][156]
exercising at broadside-guns1[39][169]
temporary absences at exercises, how supplied1[48][217], [218]
respective duties of, when exercising broadside-guns1[49][219-229]
of guns, directions as to shifting places of1[56][233]
of guns, directions as to changing sides, or manning one side only1[57][235]
instructions to be given to, for quick firing1[58][238], [239]
of pivot-guns, stations and gun-numbers of1[62][243]
of the guns of monitors, the duties of1[109-112][421-435]
of mortars, with their titles, &c.1[113][444]
of boat-howitzers, with their stations and duties2[13][21]
Cutlasses,
how to be stamped3[79][258]
Cylinders,
white alone to be used in future1[9][39]
materials, sizes and marks of3[57][181]
the making of, and patterns for3[58][182-184]
for saluting charges3[58][185]
preservation of, from moths3[59][187]
D.
Dahlgren Rifled-Cannon,
denominations, weights, charges, &c., of.1[101][384]
prerequisites to the proper use of, &c.1[102][392]
cutting the screw-holes for3[27][38]
size of vents in3[34][64]
Descriptive-lists,
of guns, form of, &c.3[33][58]
Dies,
for marking guns, description of, &c.3[17][28]
Distances of Objects at Sea,
how to be determined1[81], [82][301-305]
how to be determined when using mortars1[121][480-483]
Distinguishing-Flags,
to be supplied to each division of boats, when2[26][81]
yellow, to indicate the boat with medical officers2[26][83]
Divisions,
of Officers and guns on each deck1[14][67], [68]
Masters', station and duties of, when at quarters, &c.1[15][69]
Powder, station and duties of, when at quarters, &c.1[15][70]
Marines, station and duties of, when at quarters, &c.1[15][71]
Surgeons', station and duties of, when at quarters, &c.1[15][72]
Engineers', station and duties of, when at quarters, &c.1[15][75]
Masters', distribution of small-arms for1[25][101]
Masters', duties of, in battle1[27][111]
Engineers', duties of, in battle1[28][119]
Powder, duties of, in battle1[28-31][120-137]
Surgeons', duties of, in battle1[31][138], [139]
of guns, duties of Officers Commanding, in action1[31-33][140-151]
Shell and Powder, in Monitors, the duties of1[112][436-443]
Dresses. See Magazine Dresses.
Drift,
in rifle-guns, always to the right, &c.1[105][406], [407]
Drills,
company and battalion, recommended1[5][12]
for howitzers in the field, the proper kind of2[21][46-49]
Drums,
the beats on, for assembling at Quarters1[36][154]
E.
Elevating-Screws,
description, use of, &c.1[83][307]
for rifle-guns, description and use of1[105][408]
Engineers-Chief,
duties of, in relation to tools and implements1[9][35]
to be in charge of their divisions when at quarters1[16][75]
duties of, when at general quarters1[28][119]
duties of, in cases of fire on board a ship1[99][381]
Ensigns,
stations and duties of, when at quarters1[16][76]
Equipments,
one round to be fired to ascertain the completeness of1[4][4]
when deficiencies exist in, duty of Commanding Officers1[4][5]
to be kept dry, and salt water not to be used in cleaning1[11][48]
for broadside-guns1[33][148]
for pivot-guns1[61][242]
for mortars1[114][445]
of Captains of Guns3[77][249]
Estimates,
for ordnance materials, to be made by Ordnance Officers3[3][2]
Evolutions,
of howitzers in the field, directions as to2[21][47]
Examinations,
of guns, directions as to making3[32-35][57-67]
Executive Officers,
duties of, in receiving, stowing, and using ordnance stores1[6][23]
duties of, in connection with the batteries, magazines, small-arms, &c.1[7][24]
to arrange for the stowage of all spare articles, and to have the shot and shells ready for action1[7][25]
duties of, when salutes are to be fired1[7][28]
to have cots ready for lowering the wounded1[7][28]
to inspect the magazines, before receiving powder1[7][27]
the stations of, in battle1[14][66]
to lead the boarders1[18][90]
duties of, when at general quarters1[27][108]
to understand perfectly the use, &c., of fuzes1[90][330]
to understand perfectly the use of Parrott projectiles1[102][390]
to certify as to arms lost or destroyed in action3[6][19]
to sign the Ordnance Ledgers of vessels returning home3[6][20]
Exercises,
short and spirited preferable; indulgences recommended for those who excel in1[3][2]
of crews, in the use of small-arms1[5][12]
of crews, at general quarters, without powder1[38][167]
of crews, at general quarters, with powder1[39][168]
of crews, at broadside-guns1[39][169]
of broadside-guns on one side only1[46-54][203-229]
general remarks on the manual1[55-57][231-235]
of broadside-guns, on both sides at once1[58][236]
of pivot-guns, with orders and mode of executing1[63-73][244-254]
of pivot-guns, notes upon1[74-88][256-313]
for alarms of fire on board ship1[99][383]
for boat-howitzers2[11][20]
for boat-howitzers, stations, &c., of the men2[13][21]
for boat-howitzers, orders and mode of executing2[14-18][22-36]
for howitzers on field-carriages, stations of the crews, orders and mode of manoeuvring2[19], [20][37-43]
F.
Field-Carriages,
for howitzers, of what they consist2[10][19]
moderating the recoil of, on smooth ground2[22][60]
Filling,
shells, directions as to3[44][108], [109]
cartridges, directions as to3[51][147]
Fires,
to be put out, when preparing for action1[39][168]
alarm of, given when the men are not at quarters1[97][371]
taking place when at anchor in port1[98][374]
Firing,
of one round directed, to see that the gun equipments are complete, &c.1[4][4]
charges for "distant," "ordinary," and "near," the relative proportions of, to be preserved, &c.1[4][9]
for target practice, directions as to1[4][10], [11]
quarterly reports of, to be prepared and forwarded1[5][14]
salutes, directions as to1[7][26]
quick, or with 2 shot, to be determined by the Commanding Officers, &c.1[26][107]
two loaded shells together, disapproved1[76][269]
grape-hot, the proper occasions for1[76][271]
canister, the proper occasions for1[76][274]
shrapnell, the proper occasions for1[76][275]
at boats, within point blank range1[80][294]
at sea, general directions as to1[84][310-313]
at will, directions as to1[85][314]
in succession, directions as to1[85][315]
quick, directions as to1[85][316]
direct, directions as to1[85][317]
ricochet, directions as to1[85][318]
concentration of, directions as to1[86-88][319-323]
solid shot from rifled guns1[103][398]
mortars against the wind, precautions required1[119][465]
boat-howitzers point blank, breech sights not required2[16][27]
amount of, for each vent, directions upon3[33][61]
Firemen,
part of the Engineer Division when at quarters1[16][75]
at quarters, the selection and duties of1[19][95]
the call for, to repair to the spar-deck, and duties of1[37][163-165]
duties of, in preparing for the use of broadside-guns1[40][176]
Fire-Bills,
to be prepared as soon as crews are on board1[3], [97][2], [370]
Fire-Buckets,
materials of, &c.3[76][244]
Fire-Tubs,
materials of, &c.3[76][243]
Fireworks,
how and where to be stowed1[10][42]
a list of, to be furnished Commanding Officers3[51][146]
boxes for, their exterior dimensions, &c.3[55][167]
Flags,
distinguishing, each division of boats to have2[26][81]
yellow, to indicate the boats with Medical Officers2[26][83]
red, to indicate the handling of powder3[52][157]
Flash-pans,
description and use of3[70][219]
Friction-Matches. See Matches, Friction.
Fuzes,
special attention to be paid to the condition of, &c.1[5][16]
not to be shifted nor shortened, except1[5][17]
the times of, to be governed by Commanding Officers1[26][106]
construction and composition of1[89][324]
Fuzes,
construction of, not to be explained to foreigners, &c.1[89][325]
times of burning, and use of1[89][326]
shortening, manner of doing it1[89][327]
Bormann, description and use of1[90][328]
percussion, nor concussion, none yet for spherical shells1[90][329]
times and lengths of, see Appendix B1[90][332]
percussion, how to obtain the best effects from1[90][333]
time, not reliable in rifle-guns1[91][334]
percussion, and time, when to be used on rifle-guns1[104][399-402]
for mortars, description and use of1[122][486-491]
examination of, directions as to3[45][113], [114]
proportions of, for the different times of3[46][121]
of 5" times, to be ready for spherical shells, if required for immediate use, &c.3[46][122]
the different kinds of, to be separately and distinctly packed and marked3[47][125]
Fuze-Wrenches,
description and use of3[77][246]
G.
Gauges,
for shot and shell of rifled cannon1[101][386]
cylinder, for examining guns, description and use of3[8], [18][28], [29]
chamber, for examining guns, description and use of3[9], [18][28], [29]
star, for examining guns, description and use of3[9], [18][28], [29]
trunnion, for examining guns, description and use of3[14], [19][28], [29]
vent, for examining guns, description and use of3[15], [18][28], [29]
for inspection of shot and shell, with their uses3[36][70-74]
for shot and shell3[39][88-90]
General-Quarters,
Mondays to be set apart for, unless1[3][2]
calls for assembling at1[36], [37][154-166]
preparations for exercises at, without powder1[38][167]
preparations for exercises at, with powder1[39][168]
Grape-Shot,
the proper occasions for the use of1[76][271-273]
dimensions, weight, &c., of3[40][92]
Grapnels,
for boats, description and use of3[70][221]
Gravimetric Density,
of powder, what it is and ought to be3[48][132]
Gravity, Specific,
of powder3[48][133]
Griolet-Purchase,
the use of1[129][507], [508]
a detailed description of3[68][213]
Grommets,
over elongated projectiles, prohibited1[103][396]
Grommet-Muzzle-Lashings,
the description and use of3[76][245]
Guns,
not to be dismounted, nor struck below, unless, &c.1[6][18]
charges of, to be drawn, on entering friendly ports1[6][21]
to be examined by Division Officers1[8][32]
when about to be struck below, or prepared for transportation, directions as to1[10][46]
to be kept dry; salt water not to be used in cleaning1[11][48]
when ordered to be drawn, precautions to be taken1[11][52]
numbering and arrangement of, on each deck1[14][67]
distribution of crews, for each class of1[16][78-80]
crews of, their qualifications to be ascertained, prior to assignment to1[17][83]
the selection and examination of Captains of1[18][84]
distribution of crews and arms for the1[21][101]
elevation of, to be directed by Commanding Officers1[26][106]
not to be kept loaded longer than necessary1[46][203]
housing lower deck, how to be done1[54][230]
broadside, exercises of, objects to be attained1[55][231], [232]
broadside, crews of, directions as to shifting places1[56][233]
broadside, the firing of, when partially run in1[57][234]
fighting both sides at once, directions as to1[58][236]
when all are to be manned1[58][237]
quick firing of, directions as to1[58][238]
pivot, words of command, and mode of execution1[63-72][244-254]
pivot, moving them from one end of the vessel to the other1[72][255]
not to be loaded with two shells, nor two shots, except1[75][268]
loading with shells, great attention required1[76][270]
elevating or depressing them, directions as to1[78][287]
elevating screws for, directions for their use, &c.1[83][307], [308]
training of, general directions upon1[88][321], [322]
to be kept ready for use, in time of war1[94][346-358]
loading with maximum charges, &c., in time of war1[96][369]
rifled, must be kept free from sand, dirt, &c.1[103][395]
rifled, description of the sights of1[104][404]
getting them in on covered decks, how to be done1[128][504]
taking them in over all, how to be done1[129][505]
getting them out through ports, how to be done1[129][506]
mounting or dismounting them on covered decks, with the Griolet-purchase1[129][507], [508]
throwing them overboard, mode of execution1[131][509]
secrecy in the manufacture of, strictly required3[4][8-11]
inspection and proof of, directions as to3[8-21][26-30]
proof charges for shot and shell3[22][31]
water-proof of3[23][32]
marking them, directions as to3[23][33]
trial, extreme proof of, directions as to3[24-26][34-36]
Dahlgren, cutting the screw-holes of the3[27][38]
sights of, the manner of adjusting3[27-29][39], [40]
preservation of, their stowage, &c.3[30-32][41-58]
shot and shell, how to be denominated3[30][47]
condemnations of, not allowed, except3[31][51]
when about to be put on board ship3[31][52-55]
when shipped for transportation only3[31][56]
of all vessels returning from cruises to be carefully examined, &c.3[32][57]
descriptive lists of, forms for, &c.3[33][58]
to be frequently examined for cracks or defects3[34][61]
Dahlgren, the sizes of vents in3[34][64]
all accidents to, to be reported in detail3[35][67]
smooth-bore, service charges for3[53][160]
rifled, service charges for3[54][161]
cylinders for, directions as to making, &c.3[57], [58][181-185]
breechings for, their materials and sizes3[66][208]
Guns-Broadside. See Broadside-Guns.
Gun-Carriages,
implements, and names of the parts of common truck1[45][202]
names of the parts of, peculiar to the Marsilly1[45][202]
directions as to shifting trucks1[60][241]
the construction of, directions concerning3[65][207]
Gun-Gear,
with directions as to breechings, falls, blocks, &c.3[66], [67][208-212]
Gunners,
general and special duties of1[9-12][36-56]
to attend personally to receive ordnance stores1[9][36]
to stow and arrange the powder tanks1[9][37]
duties of, when guns are to be struck below, &c.1[10][46]
to report twice a day on articles in their charge1[10][47]
to keep the guns and equipments as dry as possible1[11][48]
discovering articles injured, to ask in writing for a survey1[11][49]
duties of, when magazines or shell-rooms are opened1[11][50]
duties of, when opening powder-tanks1[11][51]
duties of, when guns are ordered to be drawn1[11][52]
duties of, when salutes are being fired1[11][53]
sick or absent, their duties to be performed by a Gunner's Mate1[11][54]
to keep minute books of all expenditures, &c., and render quarterly returns thereof1[11][55]
duties of, when vessels return from cruises1[12][56]
stations of, at quarters1[15][70]
duties of, at general quarters1[29][123]
to understand perfectly all about fuzes1[90][330]
to receive all ordnance stores except the ammunition3[5][17]
responsible for all deficiencies in ordnance stores, &c.3[6][19], [20]
duties of, when supplying ships with shells3[45][110]
duties of, when powder is sent on board ships3[51][156]
Gunners' Mates,
when to perform the duties of the Gunners1[11][54]
the stations of, at quarters1[15], [17][70], [82]
Gunners-Quarter. See Quarter-Gunners.
Guns-Pivot. See Pivot-Guns.
Gunpowder. See Powder.
Guns-Rifled. See Rifled-Cannon.
Gun-Slings,
description and use of3[71][224]
H.
Handspikes,
ordinary, materials, sizes, &c., of3[74][237]
roller, materials, sizes, &c., of3[75][238]
Handspike-men,
the selection and requirements of1[18][84]
for broadside-guns, stations and numbers of1[35][152]
duties of, in preparing for exercise of broadside-guns1[40][174]
duties of, when exercising broadside-guns, on one side only1[48][214]
duties of, when housing lower deck guns1[54][230]
Harness-Casks,
for boats, use and size of3[77][248]
Hatchways,
arrangements of, for the wounded1[44][201]
Howitzers,
boats' crews to be exercised in the use of, &c.1[5][13]
Borrman fuzes are fitted for the 12 and 24 pdrs.1[90][328]
the use of, in repelling boarders1[90][342]
the number, &c., of, for boats, assigned by Bureau2[3][1]
fixtures, &c., for, in boat expeditions2[4-9][6-18]
exercise and manœuvre of boat2[10-24][19-68]
getting them ready for boat expeditions2[11][20]
stations and duties of men for boat2[11][21]
closing the vents of2[15][27]
pivoting them, manner of doing2[16][28], [29]
shifting them, how to be done2[16][30]
disembarkation of, commands and execution2[17], [18][31-35]
embarkation of, commands and execution2[18][36]
on field-carriages, the exercises of, commands, &c.2[19-21][37-43]
remarks on the use of, ashore and in boats2[21-24][44-68]
rifled 12-pdrs., the advantages of2[23][67]
landing them for exercise or service2[25-27][69-88]
service charges for3[54][164]
boat, dimensions of boxes for the ammunition of3[55][165]
Hydraulic Pump,
for proving guns, a description of3[17][28]
I.
Implements,
for broadside-guns1[33][148]
for common truck and Marsilly carriages1[45][202]
for pivot-guns, with their places1[61][242]
for mortars1[114][445]
for boats, when landed for service2[26][81]
for extreme proof of trial guns3[24][35]
Impression-Takers,
what guns to be provided with, and their use3[75][239]
Inspection,
of naval guns, directions as to3[8-21][26-30]
of shot and shell, directions as to3[36-38][68-87]
of cylinders, directions as to3[59][186]
Inspecting-Instruments,
for examining and proving guns, names and description of3[8-17][28]
for examining and proving guns, the use of3[18-21][28], [29]
for measuring the interior position of vents3[12-18][28], [29]
for examining shot and shell, with the use of, &c.3[36], [37][70-78]
Invoices,
of all ordnance stores, to be duly given and taken3[7][20]
K.
Keys,
of ordnance store-rooms, &c., where to be kept1[6][20]
L.
Lacquers,
for iron ordnance, composition of3[84][271]
for small-arms, or water-proof paper3[86][271]
for bright iron work3[86][271]
Ladles,
to be made according to patterns, and not used for drawing rifle-projectiles3[74][235]
Lamps,
for magazines, the proper arrangement, &c., of3[63][200]
Landing,
crews for exercise or service, directions as to2[25-27][69-88]
Landsmen,
distribution of, when at quarters1[17][81]
Lanterns,
dark, description of3[70][220]
Levermen,
stations and numbers of, for pivot-guns1[62][243]
Lights,
precautions as to use of, in time of war1[94][345]
Loaders,
the selection and requirements of1[18][84]
for broadside-guns, stations and numbers of1[35][152]
duties of, when preparing for exercise at the broadside-guns1[40][172]
duties of, at the manual exercise of the broadside-guns, on one side only1[47-53][208-229]
duties of, when housing lower-deck guns1[54][230]
duties of, when firing quick1[59][238], [239]
duties of, when shifting breechings in action1[59][240]
for pivot-guns, stations, &c., of1[62][243]
to keep within the ports, as much as possible1[74][260]
Log-book,
the time required for complete preparation for action, &c., to be duly noted in the1[3][3]
M.
Magazines,
to be carefully cleaned, &c., before receiving powder,1[7][28]
coopering never to be done in the1[10][44]
when opened, precautions to be taken against fire1[11][50]
passing powder from, directions as to1[41-43][181-189]
for mortars, directions concerning1[119], [120][457-470]
on shore, the inspection and stowage of powder in3[49][136-139]
on shore, directions as to keeping them dry, &c.3[50][141], [142]
the proper construction of on board ship3[60-62][188-198]
the proper arrangement of the cocks for3[62][199]
the proper mode of lighting3[63][200]
the proper mode of stowing3[63][201]
how to ascertain the dryness of3[64][205]
the proper ventilation of3[64][206]
Magazine-Dresses,
the materials of3[69][216]
Magazine-Screws,
the use and description of3[69][215]
Manœuvres,
for boat-howitzers2[10-24][19-68]
Manual Exercises,
of broadside-guns, on one side only1[46-54][203-229]
general remarks on1[55-57][231-235]
of broadside-guns, on both sides at once1[58-60][236-240]
of pivot-guns with commands, &c.1[61-73][242-255]
notes and suggestions upon the1[74-88][256-323]
of monitors, with words of command, &c.1[109-112][420-435]
of mortars, with words of command, &c.1[115-118][446-456]
Marines,
their stations when at quarters1[15][71]
their stations for repelling boarders1[93][339]
landing them for exercise or service2[25-28][69-88]
Marking,
guns, directions as to3[23][33]
small-arms, directions as to3[79][258]
Marsilly-Gun-Carriages,
names of parts peculiar to1[45][202]
shifting trucks of, directions as to1[60][241]
Masters,
to have all articles in their divisions ready for use, &c.1[9][34]
divisions, where stationed in action1[15][69]
divisions, distribution of small-arms for1[25][101]
duties of, at general quarters1[27][111-118]
duties of, in cases of fire on board ship1[99][380]
Masters-at-Arms,
duties of, at general quarters1[31][137]
Mates,
stations and duties of, when at quarters1[16][76]
Matches—Friction
not allowed on board ship1[6][22]
Measuring-Staff,
for examining guns, description and use of3[8], [18][28], [29]
Medical-Officers,
stations of, when at quarters1[15][72]
Midshipmen,
stations in action, when Aids to Commanding Officers1[14][66]
stations in action, when not Aids to Commanding Officers1[16][76]
Mirrors,
for proving guns, description and use of3[8], [18][28], [29]
Mondays,
to be set apart for general quarters, unless1[3][2]
Monitors,
description of the turrets, &c., of1[108][415-418]
manual exercise of1[109-112][420-435]
shell and powder divisions of, their duties1[112][436-443]
Mortars,
titles of the crews of1[113][444]
implements and equipments of1[114][445]
exercise of, with words of command, and execution1[115-118][446-456]
magazines and shell-rooms for, description, &c., of1[119], [120][457-470]
when fired against the wind, precautions required1[119][465]
rules and observations upon the use of1[120], [121][471-479]
loading, directions as to1[122][484], [485]
fuzes for, description and use of1[122][486-491]
filling bombs for1[122][492], [493]
pointing, directions as to1[123][494-499]
charges for 13-inch1[124][500]
ranges for 13-inch1[124], [125][501], [502]
allowances of implements, &c., for1[126][503]
trunnion-sights for, description and use of3[71][225]
Moths,
preservation of cartridge-bags from3[59][187]
Muskets,
crews to be exercised in the use of1[5][12]
number allowed for each pivot and other gun1[21][101]
missing fire, precautions to be used against2[25][76]
quantity of powder for the cartridges of3[55][166]
how to be stamped3[79][258]
how to be cleaned3[80-82][262-269]
Musketeers,
of whom composed, and their duties1[20][98]
N.
Nomenclature,
of common truck and Marsilly carriages1[45][202]
of the parts of the turrets of monitors1[108][415]
of boat-howitzers2[10][19]
Nitre,
of condemned powder, can be made use of3[51][151]
O.
Officers,
the stations, &c., of, at quarters—the Captain1[14][65]
the stations, &c., of, at quarters—the Executive Officer1[14][66]
the stations, &c., of, at quarters—Midshipmen as Aids1[14][66]
the stations, &c., of, at quarters—Signal Officer1[14][66]
the stations, &c., of, at quarters—Division Officers1[14][67], [68]
the stations, &c., of, at quarters—Master1[15][69]
the stations, &c., of, at quarters—Boatswain1[15][69]
the stations, &c., of, at quarters—Powder-division1[15][70]
the stations, &c., of, at quarters—Marine-division1[15][71]
the stations, &c., of, at quarters—Surgeon's-division1[15][72]
the stations, &c., of, at quarters—Chaplain1[15][73]
the stations, &c., of, at quarters—Paymaster1[16][74]
the stations, &c., of, at quarters—Engineer's-division.1[16][75]
the stations, &c., of, at quarters—Miscellaneous1[16][76]
assignment of, to the divisions of boarders1[18][90]
in charge of powder-divisions, the duties of1[28-31][120-137]
in charge of gun-divisions, the duties of1[31-33][140-151]
of the watch, their duties in time of war, &c.1[94][347-352]
of boats armed for service, the duties2[3][2]
duties of, in preparing the boat-howitzers2[11][20]
Officers-in-charge-of-Divisions,
to be thoroughly conversant with the exercise, management, &c., of the guns1[8][29]
to inspect thoroughly, when called to quarters1[8][30]
to instruct their men fully in their duties1[8][31]
to examine weekly, &c., their guns and attachments1[8][32]
the stations of, at quarters1[14][67], [68]
to teach the men how to point the guns1[78][283]
duties of, in case of fire on board ship1[98][376], [377]
Officers-of-Powder-Divisions,
to instruct their men fully in all their duties, &c.1[8][33]
duties of, in case of fire on board ship1[98][378], [379]
Officers, Petty. See Petty-Officers.
Oils,
linseed, weight of a gallon of3[83][271]
sperm, weight of a gallon of3[83][271]
neat's-foot, weight of a gallon of3[83][271]
Olive-Paste,
the composition of3[87][271]
Ordinary Seamen,
distribution of, when at quarters1[17][81]
Ordnance-Instructions,
obedience to, required from all on board ship1[3][1]
Ordnance-Ledgers,
to be signed by the Executive Officer, or Gunner, and the Commanding Officer3[6][20]
Ordnance-Officers,
to explain the use, &c., of fuzes1[90][330]
duties of; to have charge of all ordnance and ordnance stores, at Navy Yards, &c.3[3-7][1-25]
enjoined to secrecy, in relation to the mode of manufacturing guns, &c.3[4][8-11]
to give no official opinions to inventors, or others3[4][10]
to furnish ordnance and ordnance stores, in accordance with the allowance tables, except3[5][16]
pecuniarily responsible for the loss of ordnance stores, &c.3[6][17]
routine, &c., of their correspondence with the Bureau3[7][22-24]
to make fortnightly examinations of all guns, &c., under their charge3[31][49]
duties of, when guns are to be placed on board ship3[31][52-55]
duties of, when guns are to be shipped for transportation3[31][56]
to examine carefully all the guns of vessels returning from cruises3[32][57]
to furnish Commanding Officers of vessels with descriptive lists of their batteries3[32][58]
to furnish Commanding Officers of vessels with impressions of the vents of their guns3[33][60]
duties of, when supplying ships with shells3[45][110]
to examine the shell-houses, and the condition of the shells, every fortnight3[46][119]
to inspect the powder-houses every week, &c.3[49][136]
duties of, when powder is to be sent on board ship3[51][146]
reports to be made by, when supplying or receiving powder3[51][152]
instructions to, as to marking small-arms3[79][258]
Ordnance-Stores,
surveys on, when to be ordered1[4][6]
the receiving, stowing, and expenditure of, to be attended to by Executive Officers1[6][23]
at Navy Yards, to be in charge of Ordnance Officers3[3][2], [3]
the delivery of, to the Gunner, and his responsibility3[5][17]
when landed from ships, directions as to3[6][18]
P.
Packing-Boxes,
to be preserved, duly accounted for, &c.3[71][223]
Paints,
white, the composition of3[83][271]
lead-color, the composition of3[84][271]
black, the composition of3[84][271]
for tarpaulins, the composition of3[84][271]
Brainard's, the composition of3[84][271]
Paper-Parchment,
how to make it, and its use3[88][271]
Parrott-Rifled-Cannon,
denominations, weights, charges, &c., of1[101][384]
the full charge for; the 150-pdrs. withdrawn from service1[102][387]
Parrott-Shells,
time-fuzes for, the most certain of ignition, &c.1[91][334]
charges for1[101][385]
size of boxes containing1[107][411]
Passing-Boxes,
in time of war, to have charges ready for passing up at once1[9][38]
putting cartridges from the magazine into, &c.1[44][195]
color and size of lettering on1[44][196], [197]
empty, the handling of, when returned by the shoots1[44][198]
empty, fire-tubs with water, to be placed for1[44][199]
materials, sizes, &c., of3[76][240]
how to be painted3[76][241], [242]
Passing-Scuttles. See Powder-Scuttles.
Paymasters,
the stations of, when at quarters1[16][74]
Percussion-Caps,
the proper stowage of1[10][41]
for small arms, will be furnished from Washington3[55][168]
Percussion-Fuzes,
none reliable as yet for spherical shells1[90][329]
how to obtain the best effects from1[90][333]
when to be used in rifled guns1[104][399]
Petty-Officers,
distribution of, when at quarters1[16][77-81]
Picket-Boats,
to be kept out in direction of the enemy1[96][364]
Pikemen,
of whom to be composed, with the duties of1[19][91], [92]
to be covered by Marines with fixed bayonets1[19][94]
the calls for and duties of1[37][160], [165]
the stations of, when repelling boarders1[93][339-341]
to be exercised with the single-stick and sword1[93][344]
Pikes-Boarding,
to be near each gun on covered decks1[19][93]
number allowed for each pivot, and other gun1[21][101]
Piling,
of balls, to ascertain the number of, &c.3[41], [42][95-97]
Pistol-Frogs,
materials and description of3[78][252]
Pistols,
crews to be exercised in the use of1[5][12]
number allowed for each pivot, and other gun1[21][101]
to be kept ready for the use of the boarders1[40][179]
quantity of powder in the cartridges for3[55][166]
how to be stamped3[79][258]
Pivot-Guns,
when practicable, each to be in charge of an Officer of the division, &c.1[14][68]
to have full gun's-crews1[17][80]
distribution and arms for crews of1[21][101]
equipments and implements belonging to1[61][242]
stations, and gun-numbers of crews of1[62][243]
exercises of, with commands, and the mode of their execution1[63-72][244-254]
moving them from one end of the vessel to the other1[72][255]
the trunnion-sights of, with their use1[81][299]
the trunnion-sights of, a description of3[71][225]
to be supplied with tangent-sights3[71][226]
Plantou's Compositions,
for preserving iron or wood3[85][271]
Point-blank-range,
what it signifies, &c.1[80][291]
Porter's-Scabbard,
a description of3[78][250]
Port-Fires,
not to be used when firing salutes1[7][26]
Powder,
"saluting," to be used when firing salutes1[7][26]
charges of, how to be distinguished1[9][39]
loose, never to be carried on board ship1[10][40]
the delivery and distribution of, at quarters1[41-43][180-189]
proper kind of, for rifled cannon1[102][389]
proof, for shot and shell guns3[22][31]
charges of, for spherical shells3[44][105]
classifications of3[48][130], [131]
size of the grains of, and initial velocities, &c.3[48][130], [131]
gravimetric density of3[48][132]
specific gravity of3[48][133]
for small-arms, size of3[49][134]
differences in the Army and Navy granulations of3[49][135]
stowage, &c., of, in powder-houses, &c., directions as to3[49], [50][136-145]
a statement of, to be furnished to Commanding Officers of vessels, before sailing, &c.3[51][146]
filling cartridges with, directions as to3[51][147]
when returned from ships, directions as to3[51][149], [150]
condemned, never to be thrown overboard, &c.3[51][151]
samples of, to be forwarded by Ordnance Officers, &c.3[52][152]
for saluting, may be purchased abroad, when3[52][153]
may be transferred to vessels remaining on a foreign station, by those returning, &c.3[52][154]
when to be used, though not regularly inspected, &c.3[52][155]
putting it on board ship, directions as to3[52][156]
when received or landed, the red flag to be hoisted3[52][157]
moving it from or to vessels, precautions required3[52][158], [159]
quantity of, for cartridges for small-arms3[55][166]
Powder-Barrels,
directions as to stowage of3[49][137-139]
should be turned once in three months, &c.3[50][145]
Powder-Divisions,
stations of, when in action1[15][70]
duties of, at general quarters1[28-31][120-137]
on board monitors, their duties1[112][436], [443]
Powder-Houses,
to be inspected once a week, &c.3[49][136-139]
directions as to keeping them dry, &c.3[50][141], [142]
Powder-Men,
duties of, in preparing for the use of broadside-guns1[40][175]
duties of, at the manual exercise of broadside-guns, on one side only1[48][215]
stations, &c., of, for pivot-guns1[62][243]
Powder-Scuttles,
careful men to be selected for attending1[18][85]
directions as to use of, in passing cartridges1[41][181-189]
position of, on each deck1[43][190-192]
to be provided with water-tight tompions1[43][191]
flap-holes in magazine screens to be provided for1[43][193]
when guns of the same calibre on different decks may be supplied from the same1[43][194]
Powder-Tanks,
stowage and arrangement of, by Gunners1[9][37]
distinguishing colors and marks of1[9][39]
when opened, precautions required1[11][51]
tables of capacities, sizes, &c., of3[54][162], [163]
Precautions,
in time of war, general instructions as to1[94-96][345-369]
to be observed, in the use of rifled-guns1[105-107][410]
to be observed, in the use of small-arms3[82][270]
Primers,
the proper stowage of1[10][41]
for cannon, directions as to management of1[77][276-280]
for cannon, description, use, and preservation of, with their boxes, &c.3[56][172-180]
Primer-Boxes,
materials, and description of3[78][251]
Profile-Boards,
for examining guns, description and use of3[13], [19][28], [29]
Projectiles,
for Parrott-guns, a peculiar kind, &c.1[102][390]
for rifled-cannon, are shells, shrapnel, and solid shot1[102][391]
rifled, the bases of, to be thickly greased, &c.1[102][392]
rifled, uniformity in size of, requisite, &c.1[103][396]
care required in placing them in the guns1[103][397]
Parrott's, size of boxes containing1[107][411]
Hotchkiss's, size of boxes containing1[107][412]
Schenkl's, size of boxes containing1[107][413]
Dahlgren's, size of boxes containing1[107][414]
Proof,
of naval-guns directions as to3[8-21][26-30]
of shot and shell-guns, charges for3[22][31]
extreme, of trial-guns3[24-26][34-36]
Provisions,
for boats, on armed expeditions2[7][13]
Pumpmen,
the selection of, &c.1[20][99]
when to be in two divisions1[20][100]
to be at their stations, when preparing for action, &c.1[39][168]
Putty,
the composition of3[83][271]
Q.
Quarter-Gunners,
the stations of, at quarters1[17][82]
implements for, when exercising without powder1[39][167]
duties of, in preparing for using broadside-guns1[40][178]
duties of, in case of fire on board ship1[98][377]
duties of, in preparing howitzers for boats2[11][20]
duties of, in disembarking howitzers2[17][31]
Quoins For Guns,
the arrangement of1[83][307]
R.
Rammers,
materials, sizes, &c., of3[72][227]
Ranges,
for shot-guns, how and when marked1[79][290]
point-blank, firing at1[80][294]
for shell-guns, how marked1[80][294]
for 13-inch mortars1[124], [125][501], [502]
exceeding 1400 yards, kind of fuzes for, &c.3[47][124]
Rattles,
use and description of3[69][217]
Receipts,
for all ordnance materials, to be duly given and taken3[7][20]
Reports,
quarterly, of all firing, to be forwarded1[5][14]
quarterly, of the condition of the armament, &c., to be prepared and forwarded1[5][15]
twice a day, to be made by Gunners, nature of1[10][47]
to be made of the expenditures of ordnance materials3[4][6]
in detail, to be prepared and forwarded, of all accidents to guns3[35][67]
to be forwarded of the action, &c., of all fuzes3[47][126]
to be forwarded by Ordnance Officers, when issuing or receiving powder3[51][152]
Requisitions,
for ordnance materials, to be made by Ordnance Officers3[3][2]
Responsibility,
of Officers, for loss of ordnance stores3[6][19], [20]
Returns,
quarterly, of receipts and issues of ordnance, to be forwarded by Commanding Officers1[5][14]
quarterly, to be rendered by Gunners1[11][55]
Revolvers,
number of, allowed for each pivot and other gun1[21-24][101]
quantity of powder in the cartridges for3[55][166]
how to be stamped3[79][258]
Rewards,
recommended to those excelling in ordnance exercises1[3][2]
Rifled-Cannon,
the breech-sights in the side of, with their use, &c.1[81][300]
time-fuzes very unreliable for1[91][334]
denominations, &c., of the Parrott and Dahlgren1[101][384]
the bores and grooves of, to be carefully cleaned, &c.1[102][392]
the shells in, must be close home on the powder1[103][393], [394]
must be kept free from sand, dust, &c.1[103][395]
projectiles for, to be uniform in size1[103][396]
vents of, how to replace old ones1[104][403]
sights of, description and use of1[104][404]
all are rifled to the right1[105][405]
precautions required in the use of1[105-107][410]
kind of fuzes to be used for the shells of3[47][123], [124]
table of charges for3[54][161]
rammer-heads for, made of composition3[72][227]
Ricochet,
firing, directions as to1[85][318]
Rigging-Stoppers,
description and use of3[77][247]
Robinson's-Worms,
description and use of3[73][234]
S.
Sabots,
for shells, dimensions, &c., of3[39][91]
Sailmakers,
the stations of, when at quarters1[16][76]
Sail-Trimmers,
when to be in two divisions, and the stations of1[19][96]
when to be in three divisions, and the stations of1[19][97]
the call for and duties of1[37][162], [165]
Salt-Water,
not to be used in cleaning guns nor equipments1[11][48]
Salutes,
directions as to firing1[7][26]
precautions required when firing1[11][53]
powder for, may be purchased abroad, when3[52][153]
old bags may be used for cylinders for3[59][185]
Scabbards,
for swords, Porter's, description of3[78][250]
for bayonets, materials, size, &c., of3[79][257]
varnish for, its composition3[86][271]
Scaling-Ladders,
to be furnished each division of boats landed for service2[26][81]
Scrapers,
for bottoms of bores, description and use of3[74][236]
Screens. See Magazine-Screens
Seamen,
distribution of, when at quarters1[16][77]
the landing of, for battle, a remote contingency, &c.2[22][56]
the landing of, for exercise or service, directions as to2[25-27][69-88]
Seamen Ordinary. See Ordinary-Seamen.
Shells,
loaded, to be frequently used in target practice, &c.1[4][8]
precautions required in filling1[5][17]
stowage of, in the shell-rooms1[10][45]
how to be passed up for use1[44][200]
should be drawn if loaded more than 24 hours1[46][204]
loading with, directions as to1[75][261-263]
in battle, proper occasions for using1[75][265]
getting jammed in the bore, should be withdrawn1[75][267]
loading with, precautions to be observed1[76][270]
all spherical, fitted with time-fuzes, except1[89][324]
Parrott, the navy time-fuze the most certain for1[91][334]
Parrott, charges for1[101][385]
for rifled-cannon, gauges for1[101][386]
for rifled-guns, to be close home on the powder1[103][393], [394]
preferable for light artillery in the field2[22][52]
when useful in boat-howitzers2[23][64]
inspection of, with instruments to be used3[37], [38][77-87]
gauges, and dimensions of sabots and straps for3[39][89-91]
preservation of, directions as to piling, painting, &c.3[43][98-103]
preparation of, for service, directions as to3[44-47][104-128]
filling, directions as to3[44][108]
emptying, directions as to3[46][116]
boxes for, dimensions and areas occupied by3[47][127], [128]
loaded, directions as to putting them on board ship3[52][157]
Shell-Bags,
to be preserved and returned into store1[10][43]
Shell-Divisions,
on board monitors, the duties of1[112][436-443]
Shell-Guns,
proof-charges for3[22][31]
denominated by the diameters of their bores3[30][47]
cylinders for, directions as to making &c.3[57], [58][181-185]
Shell-Men,
stations and numbers of, for broadside-guns1[35][152]
duties of, in preparing for exercise of broadside-guns1[40][173]
duties of, at the exercise of broadside-guns1[48][212]
duties of, when housing lower-deck guns1[54][230]
stations, &c., of, for pivot-guns1[62][243]
Shell-Rooms,
to be thoroughly cleaned, dried, and aired1[7][28]
when opened, precautions to be taken against fire1[11][50]
for mortars, directions concerning1[119], [120][457-470]
the position and construction of, on board ships3[64][202-204]
to ascertain the dryness of3[64][205]
Shell-Whips,
description and use of3[70][218]
Shifting Guns,
to have full gun's crews1[17][80]
Ships' Corporals,
the duties of, at general quarters1[31][137]
Shot,
how to be passed up for use1[44][200]
solid when to be used in action1[75][266]
if jammed in the bore, should be withdrawn1[75][267]
solid, not to be fired from shell-guns, except1[75][268]
grape, the use of1[76][271-273]
canister, the use of1[76][274]
shrapnel-shell, or spherical case, the use of1[76][275]
for rifled-cannon, the gauges for1[101][386]
the 32-pdr. and 18-pdr., may be fired from the 100-pdr. and 60-pdr. guns, especially on ricochet, &c.1[103][398]
manner of inspecting, with the instruments used3[36], [37][68-76]
to determine the average weight of, &c.3[37][76]
gauges for, with their dimensions, &c.3[39][88]
preservation of, with directions as to piling, painting, &c.3[43][98-103]
Shot-Guns,
proof-charges for3[22][31]
denominated by the weight of their shot3[30][47]
cylinders for, directions as to making, &c.3[57], [58][181-185]
Shrapnel-Shell,
in action, the proper use of1[76][275]
time-fuzes, only to be used with1[104][402]
useful with light artillery in the field2[22][52]
when useful with boat-howitzers2[23][61-63]
gauges and dimensions of sabots and straps for3[39][90], [91]
Sights,
for broadside-guns, description and use of1[79-83][288-308]
kind of, furnished to the Parrott-rifles1[82][303]
for rifled-guns, description and use of1[104][404]
trunnion, for mortars and pivot-guns, use, &c., of3[71][225]
tangent, to be supplied to all pivot-guns3[71][226]
Signals,
making and answering, in time of war1[94][347-350]
for returning boats, in time of war1[96][365]
Signal-Officers,
in action, stationed upon the quarter-deck1[14][66]
the duties of, at general quarters1[27][109], [110]
Selvagee-Wads,
to be placed over shot1[75][264]
description of, and mode of making3[68][214]
Single-Stick,
practice with the, to be encouraged1[93][344]
Slings. See Gun-Slings.
Small-Arms,
crews to be exercised in the use of1[5][12]
to be turned over at the end of cruises, &c.1[12][56]
not to be used in the tops, without1[25][103]
loading and distribution of1[26][107]
to be unloaded after exercise or battle1[54][229]
proper for boats on armed expeditions2[7][11], [12]
condemnations of, not allowed, except3[31][51]
size of powder for3[49][134]
a list of, to be furnished commanding officers of vessels3[51][146]
quantity of powder for the cartridges of3[55][166]
dimensions of the boxes for the ammunition, &c., of3[55][167]
percussion-caps, and bullets for, will be furnished from the Washington Yard3[55][168]
how to be stamped3[79][258]
to be carefully cleaned, &c., after use3[80][259]
to be frequently examined, &c.3[80][260]
cleaning them, directions as to3[80-82][262-269]
precautions required in using3[82][270]
lacquer for, its composition3[86][271]
Small-Arm-Men,
formation, &c., of, when landed for service2[25][70-75]
accoutrements and equipments for3[77][249]
Smooth-Bore Guns,
service charges for3[53][160]
Spare-Articles,
required in action, the stowage, &c., of1[7][25]
Spherical-Case Shot,
in action, the proper use of1[76][27]
Sponges,
moist, the use of, recommended in wiping out, &c.1[74][25]
Spongers,
the selection for guns, merits of1[18][84]
the selection and requirements of1[18][84]
stations and numbers of, for broadside-guns1[35][15]
duties of, in preparing for exercise at the broadside-guns, &c.,1[40][171]
duties of, at the exercise of broadside-guns, on one side only1[47][210-229]
duties of, when housing lower-deck guns1[54][230]
duties of, when shifting breechings in action1[59][240]
to keep within the ports, as much as possible1[74][260]
Sponge-Caps,
materials and description of3[73][233]
Sponge-Heads,
materials, sizes, &c., of3[72], [73][228-230]
Sponge-Staves,
materials, sizes, &c., of3[73][232]
Steamships,
preparations on board of, when going into action1[39][168]
going into action, to have all the fires lighted, &c.1[94][353-356]
Stores,
table of, for armed boat expeditions2[4], [5][5]
Straps For Shells,
dimensions, &c., of3[39][91]
Surgeons,
their stations when at quarters, with their divisions,1[15][72]
the duties of, at general quarters1[31][138], [139]
the duties of, in case of fire on board ship1[99][382]
to accompany armed boat expeditions2[26][83]
Surveys,
on ordnance stores, when to be ordered1[4][6]
on ordnance stores, when to be asked for by gunners1[11][49]
on ordnance stores landed from ships, reports of, directions as to preparing, &c.3[6][19]
Swords,
crews to be exercised in the use of1[5][12]
number allowed for pivot and other guns1[21][101]
to be kept ready for the use of boarders1[40][179]
the efficient use of, in repelling boarders1[93][341]
the practice with, to be encouraged1[93][344]
Sword-Scabbards,
of Porter's pattern, a description of3[78][250]
T.
Tables,
of the number of men for each kind of gun1[16][78]
of the number of men and their stations, for pivot-guns1[21][101]
of the number of men, with their stations, &c., for different classes of guns1[22-24][101]
of small-arms, allowed the master's division1[25][101]
of equipments and implements for broadside-guns1[33][148]
of stations and gun-numbers for broadside-guns1[35][152]
of the wooden parts of ordinary truck-carriages1[45][202]
of the metal parts of ordinary truck-carriages1[45][202]
of parts peculiar to the Marsilly carriage1[45][202]
of equipments and implements for pivot-guns1[61][242]
of stations and gun-numbers for pivot-guns1[62][243]
of the weight, charges, &c., of rifled-guns, with their shot, shell, &c.1[101][384]
of the sizes of boxes for rifled projectiles1[107][411-414]
of equipments, arms, and stores for boats2[4][5]
of the stations, &c., of the men of boat-howitzers2[13][21]
of the stations, &c., of the men for field-howitzers2[19][37]
of allowed variations in guns from the proper dimensions3[20][30]
of proof charges for shot and shell guns3[22][31]
of shot and shell gauges3[39], [40][88-93]
of the number of balls in a triangular pile3[42][96]
of the number of balls in a square pile3[42][97]
of charges of powder for spherical shells3[44][105]
of exterior dimensions of shell-boxes3[47][127]
of areas occupied by one tier of shell-boxes3[47][128]
of the sizes of grains of different classes of powder3[48][130], [131]
of differences between the army and navy powder granulations3[49][135]
of service-charges for smooth-bore guns3[53][160]
of service-charges for navy rifle-guns3[54][161]
of the capacity, weight &c., of powder-tanks3[54][162]
of the stowage of cartridges in powder-tanks3[54][163]
of charges for boat and field howitzers3[54][164]
of dimensions, weight, &c., of boxes for boat-howitzer projectiles3[55][165]
of the quantity of powder in small-arm cartridges3[55][166]
of the dimensions, &c., of boxes for small-arm ammunition and fireworks3[55][167]
of the dimensions, &c., of cylinders for guns3[58][183], [184]
of the dimensions, &c., of sockets and pivots for carriages3[65][207]
of the dimensions, &c., of breechings for guns3[67][210]
of the dimensions, &c., of ordinary handspikes3[74][237]
of the dimensions, &c., of roller handspikes3[75][238]
of the compositions of paints, varnishes, lacquers, &c.3[82-89][271]
[For Appendix Tables, see "Contents Of Appendix.">[
Tacklemen,
stations and numbers of, for broadside-guns1[35][152]
the duties of, in preparing for use of broadside-guns1[40][177]
the duties of, at the exercises of broadside-guns on one side only1[48][211-216]
stations, &c., of, for pivot-guns1[62][243]
Targets,
materials, construction, &c., of3[70][222]
Target-Practice,
numbers of rounds and broadsides to be expended in1[4][7]
the expenditure for the allowances for1[4][10]
in port, directions as to1[5][11]
quarterly reports of, to be prepared and forwarded1[5][15]
Thumbstalls,
the naked thumb may be used, except for howitzers1[74][256]
materials of3[78][253]
Time-Fuzes,
times and lengths of, see Appendix B1[90][332]
unreliable in rifle-guns1[91][334]
when may be used in rifle-guns1[104][402]
Tools,
for boats on armed expeditions2[8][15]
intrenching, to be furnished for each division of boats, when2[26][81]
Tompions,
not to be put in guns when stowed, except3[30][45]
Training,
guns sharp, directions as to1[51][222]
guns lateral, directions as to1[78][284]
guns, general directions as to1[88][321], [322]
Trial-Guns,
extreme proof for, directions for3[24-26][34-36]
Trucks,
shifting, directions as to1[60][241]
Truck-Carriages,
the names, &c., of the parts of1[45][202]
Trunnion,
gauges, for examining guns, description and use of3[14], [19][28], [29]
rules, for examining guns, description and use of3[14], [19][28], [29]
sights, for mortars and pivot-guns, description and use of3[71][225]
squares, for examining guns, description and use of3[13], [19][29], [29]
V.
Varnishes,
for scabbards or patent leather3[86][271]
Copal, the composition of3[86][271]
Japan, the composition of3[87][271]
Vents,
the stopping of, recommended1[74][256]
obstructed how to be cleared1[74][259]
of rifle-guns, description of1[104][403]
of boat-howitzers, as to closing them, &c.2[15][27]
measuring them, in examining guns3[18][29]
to take the impressions of3[24][36]
the amount of firing allowed for each, &c.3[33], [34][61-65]
wax for taking impressions of, its composition3[88][271]
Vent-Gauges,
for examining guns, description and use of3[15], [18][28], [29]
Vent-Guides,
for examining guns, description and use of3[14], [18][28], [29]
Vent-Searchers,
for examining guns, description and use of3[15], [18][28], [29]
Ventilation,
for magazines and for magazine-men3[64][206]
W.
Wads,
hard, not to be used in firing salutes1[7][26]
selvagee, to be placed over shot1[75][264]
over elongated projectiles, prohibited1[103][397]
selvagee, a description of3[68][214]
Waist-Belts,
materials and sizes of3[77][249]
Water-Proof,
of guns, directions for3[23][32]
Wax,
for taking impressions of vents, its composition3[88][271]
Whips. See Shell-Whips.
Words Of Command,
for broadside guns, on one side only "Silence."1[47][205]
for broadside guns, on one side only "Cast loose," &c.1[47], [48][206-218]
for broadside guns, on one side only "Run in."1[49][219]
for broadside guns, on one side only "Serve vent and sponge."1[49][220]
for broadside guns, on one side only "Load."1[49][221]
for broadside guns, on one side only "Run out."1[50][222]
for broadside guns, on one side only "Prime."1[51][223]
for broadside guns, on one side only "Point."1[51][224]
for broadside guns, on one side only "Ready—Fire."1[52][225]
for broadside guns, on one side only "Cease Firing."1[52][227]
for broadside guns, on one side only "Secure."1[53], [54][229]
for quick-firing "Load, in one motion."1[58], [59][238], [239]
shifting breechings in action "Sponge, Load, and Shift," &c.1[59], [60][240]
for pivot-guns "Silence! Cast Loose and Provide."1[63], [65][244], [245]
for pivot-guns "Run in."1[65][246]
for pivot-guns "Shift Pivot," &c.1[65], [66][247]
for pivot-guns "Serve vent and sponge."1[67][248]
for pivot-guns "Load."1[68][249]
for pivot-guns "Run out."1[69][250]
for pivot-guns "Prime."1[70][251]
for pivot-guns "Point."1[70][252]
for pivot-guns "Ready—Fire."1[71][253]
for pivot-guns "Shift to housing-pivot and Secure."1[71][254]
for monitors "Serve vent and sponge."1[109][421]
for monitors "Load."1[109][422]
for monitors "Prime."1[110][423]
for monitors "Elevate" [or "Depress.">[1[110][424]
for monitors "Run out."1[110][425]
for monitors "Train Right" [or "Left.">[1[110][426]
for monitors "Ready—Fire."1[110][427]
for mortars "Silence."1[115][447]
for mortars "Cast Loose and Provide."1[115][448]
for mortars "Train" [Right or Left.]1[116][449]
for mortars "Serve vent and sponge."1[116][450]
for mortars "Load."1[117][451]
for mortars "Elevate."1[117][452]
for mortars "Prime."1[117][453]
for mortars "Ready—Fire."1[118][454]
for mortars "Mortar—Front."1[118][455]
for mortars "Secure."1[118][456]
for boat-howitzers "Man the Howitzer."2[14][22]
for boat-howitzers "Sponge."2[14][23]
for boat-howitzers "Load."2[14][24]
for boat-howitzers "Point."2[14][25]
for boat-howitzers "Fire."2[14][26]
for disembarking howitzers "Prepare to Land"2[17][31]
for disembarking howitzers "Trail bow and stroke oars."2[17][32]
for disembarking howitzers "Trail."2[17][33]
for disembarking howitzers "Shift the Howitzer."2[17][34]
for disembarking howitzers "Land."2[18][35]
for embarking Howitzers2[18][36]
for field-Howitzers "Man the Howitzer."2[19][38]
for field-Howitzers "Sponge."2[19][39]
for field-Howitzers "Load."2[19][40]
for field-Howitzers "Point."2[19][41]
for field-Howitzers "Fire."2[19][42]
for field-Howitzers "Secure the Howitzer."2[19][43]
Worms. See Robinson's Worms.
Wounded,
arrangements for lowering the1[44][201]
implements for, on armed boat expeditions2[8][17]
Y.
Yeomen,
what articles of ordnance stores to be accountable for1[13][61]
duties of, when their ships are to be laid up1[13][62]
appointments and qualifications of.1[13][63]