No. 2 receives a round of ammunition from No. 5 and inserts it in the chamber.
(If there is difficulty in opening or closing the breech, he examines the threads of the breech recess, wipes off any dirt found, and oils the threads if they become dry.)
No. 3 clamps the gun in elevation at the gun-pointer's command and unclamps immediately after the gun is fired.
No. 4 receives the empty cartridge case as it is ejected and lays it aside.
No. 5 brings a round of ammunition of the designated kind from the recess and passes it to No. 2.
MATERIAL AND DUTIES OF THE LOADING-ROOM.
(Except electrical principles involved.)
Q. What apparatus is used in making a Turk's head?
A. A navy knife and tool-box "D" is required. Besides the tools the box should be equipped with a supply of Turk's head collars and marline.
Q. What is used in making a telegraph-joint?