342 NICE DLLS's SEAMANSHIP AND NAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE
vessel, sails set (if sailing vessel), and how engines were going (if in a
steamer). Any orders re engines, and times they were given.
10. Would you make any entries in port?
Yes; I would put down the hours during which discharging or
loading was carried on, and amount put out or^ taken in, if possible,
also the draft both aft and forward. If any delay was caused by rain,
etc., I would make an entry of it, or any other item relating to the cargo
which was worthy of notice. Also work performed on board; or if she
was dry-docked, I would particularise as to what was done. Also if
any repairs were made I would note them.
11. Where does the mate get the necessary particulars from for entering
in the log book?
From the deck or rough log which must be filled in by each officer
at the termination of his watch.
12. State any other important points regarding the log book.
If any damage to, or loss of, cargo arises during the voyage, a full
account of the cause thereof, and the consequent measures adopted for
its protection, must be entered in the log book.
The draught of water should always be entered on leaving port.
No erasion should ever be made, and great care should .betaken to
avoid having to make any alteration. If any alteration is necessary,
it should be made by ruling a line through the part required to be
altered—but not so as to render it illegible—and the correction should
be then made and must be initialed and dated.