NOTE.-Since the object of this form is to obtain full particulars respecting the qualities of the ship, under all circum- after a trial of months. Character of the ship by known or calculated distance She has run per hour by the log or with as much wind as she could safely carry sail to. 25. Under whole or single-reefed topsails and topgallant sails. 26. Under double-reefed topsails. 27. Under double-reefed topsails and topgallant 28. Under close-reefed topsails and courses 35. Under double-reefed topsails, topgallant sails, 32. In moderate weather unable to carry royals.. 36. In moderate weather, with royal and studding sails. 37. In a gale. 38. In moderate weather, with all sails set. 39. How does she scud in a heavy gale?. 40. What is her best point of sailing? 41. Comparative rate of sailing with other ships.. 42. Comparative speed under steam and sails with other ships. 27 43. Is she, generally speaking, a well-built and strong ship, or does she show any symptoms of weakness?. 43 47. If the ship be of iron, state the material with which she has been coated, how long it has been on, the state of the bottom, and the Captain's opinion of the material used. 49. Remarks, stating the grounds for such of the present answers as differ from those in the last report, and any additional observations on the qualities of the ship 46. Have any particular circumstances occurred likely to affect the copper-such as getting ashore-and on what stations has the ship been employed since last coppered? 48. Have any storms of lightning been experienced? If so, state full particulars thereof.. Dated the 18 Commanding. |