| Nos. | { | 13.15.17.19.21.23.5. | |
| 14.16.18.20.22.24.6. | |||
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D. Van Nostrand Publisher. Julius Bien, pr.
253. The Gun Captain, with lock-lanyard just taut and his eye ranging over the sights, but kept well down to the bottom of the notch in head of sliding-bar, and over the point of middle sight, awaits these being brought into coincidence by the roll with the object, which is always the Water-Line—the Slide being trained constantly as desired by voice or sign.[35]
When sure of his aim, the Gun Captain draws the lock-lanyard promptly and firmly.
If the primer miss, the 2d Captain removes it, clears the vent, and puts in a fresh primer.
If the gun, when fired, does not come into its place for loading, ship Carriage-Levers, heave up, and run in by the In-Tackles to a taut breeching.
Down all levers and set Compressors.
If the firing or exercise is to continue, the next order is "Sponge."