Nos. 7, 8 remove quoins from Trucks.
Men to their stations.
IX. "READY—FIRE!"
(Diagram No. 5.)
225. The Gun Captain, standing as already placed, waits patiently, but sharply, for the coincidence of the sights upon the object, which, if a ship, is always the water-line. When a correction of elevation or of direction is required, he repeats such of the previous orders as may be necessary; and these are to be re-executed accordingly.
If the gun is to leeward, the men stand ready to take hold of the Train-tackle and jerk the cannon into a taut breeching.
When sure of his aim the Gun Captain, who has held the lock-lanyard just taut, draws it promptly and firmly, bearing in mind that in no case is he to attempt moving from his post.
The 2d Captain stands ready with a primer, and, in the case of failure, throws back the hammer and inserts another. If necessary, serves the Vent. If a second failure occurs, it is a certain indication that the charge is not home.
Action.
Instantly with the explosion, 11, 12 jerk away the parts of the train-tackle, or hook it if it has been unhooked.
Nos. 3, 4 place quoins in front of trucks. 9, 10 lay down handspikes.