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Page 212
... Fig . 146 . Fig . 147 . Fig . 148 . Fig . 150 . Fig . 149 . 146. Sheepshank . 147. Hawser Bend . 148. Harness Hitch . 149. Prolong . 150. Midshipman's Hitch . A GRUMMET Is made by unlaying a strand of rope. 212 MANUAL FOR NAVAL CADETS .
... Fig . 146 . Fig . 147 . Fig . 148 . Fig . 150 . Fig . 149 . 146. Sheepshank . 147. Hawser Bend . 148. Harness Hitch . 149. Prolong . 150. Midshipman's Hitch . A GRUMMET Is made by unlaying a strand of rope. 212 MANUAL FOR NAVAL CADETS .
Page 311
... by a certain prefix to the metre . As boat midshipmen are frequently employed upon commis- sariat service , the following tables may be found useful . BRITISH WEIGHTS AND MEASURES . Troy Weight . Grains 24 X 4 MEASURES AND WEIGHTS . 311.
... by a certain prefix to the metre . As boat midshipmen are frequently employed upon commis- sariat service , the following tables may be found useful . BRITISH WEIGHTS AND MEASURES . Troy Weight . Grains 24 X 4 MEASURES AND WEIGHTS . 311.
Page 335
... midshipman should always be able to tell the state of the wind , and how the ship's head is , as well as the bearing of any land that is in sight ; not only how it bears by compass , but also how it bears from the ship's bow , if it be ...
... midshipman should always be able to tell the state of the wind , and how the ship's head is , as well as the bearing of any land that is in sight ; not only how it bears by compass , but also how it bears from the ship's bow , if it be ...
Page 449
... , it is evident that a cadet will re- quire 261. 5s . 5d . , and a midshipman 117. 1s . 3d . from private resources to meet his necessary expenses , and that these officers G G should have the means of keeping up their kit , APPENDIX . 449.
... , it is evident that a cadet will re- quire 261. 5s . 5d . , and a midshipman 117. 1s . 3d . from private resources to meet his necessary expenses , and that these officers G G should have the means of keeping up their kit , APPENDIX . 449.
Page 450
... Midshipmen , & c . ) THE Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have established the following Regulations for the Entry of Naval Cadets , and for the Examination of Mates , Midshipmen , Naval Cadets , & c . , which will come into ...
... Midshipmen , & c . ) THE Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have established the following Regulations for the Entry of Naval Cadets , and for the Examination of Mates , Midshipmen , Naval Cadets , & c . , which will come into ...
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