Number of persons examined for the naval service during the year 1887.

Number accepted..

Rejected per thousand.

9,853

6,076

3,777

165

383+

Color blind per thousand

Ratio

per thousand of admissions for each class of disease of the force afloat.

General statistics.

Main strength of the Navy, including officers and men on duty, for the year 1887:
Officers

1,368

8,250

9,618

1,450

2,111

7,912

11,473

Mortuary record of the Navy for the year 1887.

Number of deaths.

Causes of death.

54

11

34

99