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xinable, though the cargo shall be discharged in three or four days, to move frontthence till the same kind of assistance be afforded to it by nature. According toCaptain Schank’s proposal, vessels capable of carrying from one hundred and

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Master. Yes, and was beaten by none of them, except the Ranger, which was not a fair trial.

14. What vessels did you beat ?

Lieutenant. The Resolution, Sprightly, and Nimble, cutters ; and all the above mentioned ships.Master. All the above square rigged vessels, and the Resolution, Sprightly, and Nimble, cutters.

15. Do you find any difficulty in heaving up and down the keels in different situations; such as apress of sail on a wind ?

Lieutenant. Not any.

Master. Not any.

I§. What strength does it require to heave up or down the keels ?

Lieutenant. One man the fore and after keel, and two the main.

Master. Two men the main keel, and one the fore or after.

17. Supposing a rope to break in heaving the keels up or down, in what time can you replace it ?Lieutenant. In about three minutes the fore or after keels, and the main nine or ten minutes.

Master. The fore or after keel in five minutes, the main in tenor fifteen.

18. Does she tack quick ?

Lieutenant. Very quick.

Master. Very quick.

19. Does she wear quick ?

Lieutenant. Very quick.

Master. Very quick.

20. Are the keels of service in wearing and tacking ? * >

Lieutenant. Yes.

Master. Yes.

21. What rate is your fastest sailing upon a wind ?

Lieutenant. Nine and nine and a half knots.

Master. Nine knots.

22. What rate is your fastest sailing before the wind ?

Lieutenant. Ten knots.

, Master. Ten knots.

23. Suppose the vessel was to lose her keels on a iee shore, do you think you could work her off ifshe could carry the sails ?

Lieutenant. Yes.

Master. If she carries all her sails, she will, but under a double reeft mainsail and middle jib she willonly hold her own. '

24. What quantity of iron or shingle ballast have you on board ?

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