REGULATIONS
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The simple relations between these ratios. The relation between the ratios
01 angles which together make (a) one right angle, (b) two right angles, e.g.,
the sine of an angle — the cosine of its complement, etc Chapter VI.,
Volume I., Nicholls's Guide
40. Paper 5. Cargo Work and Elementary Ship Construction. (3 hours.;
(a) The stowage and dunnaging of different varieties of cargoes, including
bulk cargoes. Elementary ideas on the making and use of cargo plans
The preparation for stowage, breaking out and discharge of cargo
Rigging a ship for loading and discharging cargo, and the use of derricks
and winches. Strength of cargo gear.
The calculation of capacities of bunkers, holds, tanks and boats.
Calculation of capacities taken up by part cargoes and of space remaining.
Conversion of weight measurement of cargo into space measurement and
vice versa. (Ill , IV , XIV , XVI )
(£) The names of the principal parts of a ship
General ideas on ship construction and hull maintenance.
The candidate will be expected to show his practical acquaintance with
certain portions of his own ship, e g. longitudinal and transverse framing
Bulkheads. Hatches. Rudders and steering gear. Shell plating. Stern
frame Propellers and propeller shafts, stern tube, propeller brackets.
The stiffening and strengthening to resist panting, pounding and propeller
vibrations
Double bottom tanks, bilges, bilge pumps, sounding pipes Ventilation
systems of holds and tanks (XVII)
(c) Displacement Deadweight.
Use of tons per inch immersion scale. Calculation of weight of cargo, etc.,
from draughts.
Effect of varying density of water.
Buoyancy. Centre of gravity and centre of buoyancy. The laws of
floating bodies. - ,
Effect of filling and emptying ballast tanks on centre of gravity of ship as.
a whole. (XVIII)
41. PaperB. English. (Hhpurs.)
The paper will be designed to test the candidate's ability to write clear
and grammatical English with due attention to spelling and penmanship.
It will be in no sense a test of technical knowledge.
42. Oral and Practical Portions.
I.—(a) Rigging of ships. Strength of ropes, wire and hemp. Rigging
purchases of various kinds and knowledge of power gained by purchases
Knotting and splicing hemp and steel ropes witji strict reference to current
practice. Seizings, racking, chain stoppers, etc.
(b} Sending topmasts up and down.
{c) Bending, setting and taking in fore and aft sails. Management of
boats tinder oars and sail and in heavy weatner. Beactdns pr landing
Coming alongside,
(tf) Helm orders. Conning the ship. (I. to VI)
2.-—(a) Marking and use of ordinary lead line.
_{&} Use and upkeep o$ mechanical logs and sounding machines::
tc) TJse aad upkeep of engine room an4 other telegraphs,
{#),Rocket and line throwing apparatus. (VIII., XI.)
&.-*-{#} Anchors and cables. -Use,-upkeep arid survey,
(b) Knowledge of use and maintenance of deck appliances and steering
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Fire extinguishing apparatus—steam, chemical and other appliance*.