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[6] CLASSES AND DENOMINATIONS OF HER MAJESTY'S SHIPS.
1. Rated Ships, viz.:—
First Rate.—All Three-decked Ships.
Second Rate.—One of Her Majesty's Yachts, and all Two-decked Ships whose war complements consist of 700 men and upwards.
Third Rate.—Her Majesty's other Yachts, and all such Yachts as may bear the Flag or Pendant of an Admiral or Captain Superintending one of Her Majesty's Dock-yards; and all Ships whose complements are under 700 and not less than 600.
Fourth Rate.—Ships whose complements are under 600 and not less than 400.
Fifth Rate.—Ships whose complements are under 400 and not less than 250.
Sixth Rate.—Ships under 250.
2. Sloops and Bomb-Vessels; all such as are commanded by Commanders.