Oilskins, on deck.
Matches, on deck.
Hay, on deck.
Heavy, well-boxed cargo, low.
Light crates, on top.
Railroad iron, grating fashion.
Dunnage, if needed, 10 inches on floors, 15 inches in bilges.
Cargo ports, if fitted, blocked off with dunnage.
Care should be taken to stow liquors, canned goods, and things easily broken open, in parts of the hold and 'tween decks where they can be easily blocked off by less tempting cargo.
Special Cargoes. Cargoes of chemicals, fruit, guano, jute, and the like, will require special care and consideration. The deck officers of a merchant vessel will do well if they keep and compare notes on matters such as these. A vast amount of information having to do with the important function of moving the products of the world is going begging for the want of suitable recording. Such knowledge carries with it the possibility for great saving. Merchant mariners, owners, and naval designers take notice. The cargo note book is an important part of the baggage of an officer.