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this capacity they are under the instruction of the officer of the deck, and are required to write up the remarks in the rough log, to observe carefully the making and taking in of all sail, to study the various evolutions of the vessel, transmitting and giving commands when directed, and, after reaching
a certain degree of proficiency, they are exercised in charge of the deck, and in working ship in the important operations of tacking and wearing. the object is to impress them with the duties and responsibilities of deck officers, and the strictest obedience to every detail is enforced. knotting, splicing...
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