STANDING ORDERS 179
for officer's orders, and save him from leaving the bridge to look for the
hands.
Master, officers, and carpenter to see that all steering gear is in
working order.
Chief officer to see that the forecastle is cleaned out at proper times;
also to see the winches are always in working order.
Carpenter to work all sluice valves once a week, and as a rule keep
them closed at sea, except when wanted to run water to engine-room.
Carpenter to look after all tarpaulins and wedges for hatchway
battens, and during fine weather the ventilator covers are to be taken
off, also one hatch from each hatchway, and to be closed again before
dark. Chief officer to see that the coal trimmers keep the grating on
bunker holes, and put covers on every evening coming in dark; any
neglect of this to be reported to the chief engineer.
The ash shoot is to be used for the purpose of keeping the ship
clean.
GENERAL RULES TO BE OBSERVED ON BOARD SHIP IN PORT
OR AT ANCHOR.
Deck never to be left without a look-out. The officer to see that
the anchor lamp is burning brightly and to be on deck at the turn of
the tide when the ship is swinging round. , Watch for ship dragging
anchor by noting if bearings of shore objects remain the same; pay
out cable if it comes on to blow; ring the bell if it comes on fog.
Chief officer has general charge, and will see that a proper account
of cargo and stores is kept both in taking in and discharging, and also
see that the carpenter looks at limbers, and sees that the pumps are
all clean and tank cocks in working order, and all scuppers clear in
'tween decks before cargo is stowed there.
Second officer, and also third, will be under directions of chief,
either to tally cargo or to look after holds, and, if necessary, to keep a
hold boot. Ship never to be left without an officer on board except in
harbour or dock, and not then until the watchman takes charge, and
watchman not to leave until one of the officers returns.
QUESTIONS.
1 What are the usual commands on bridge telegraphs (a) to tile
engine room, (&) to the officer aft when docking?
% Describe how a telegraph works.