NOTE. Since the object of this form is to obtain full particulars respecting the qualities of the ship, under all circumstances of wind
and sea, when under sail alone, under steam alone, and under steam and sail combined, the Captain is to transmit with it a detailed
account of any particular circumstances he may deem of importance, and also to suggest any alteration which, in his opinion, would
improve the qualities of the ship.

months.

ship after a trial of

19. In what time does she stay under different circumstances of wind and sea? 20. How does she wear?.

21. In what time does she wear under different circumstances of wind and sea?. 22. Is she weatherly or leewardly compared with other ships in moderate weather?. 23. Is she weatherly or leewardly compared with other ships in a moderate gale?. 24. How does she behave lying to? Describe sail.

Character of the

Under sail Under steam

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

43. Is she, generally speaking, a well-built and strong ship, or does she show any symptoms of weakness?.
44. Has the ship been ashore, or has she struck the ground at any time during the period of this report?.
45. If she has, mention the time and place, and the date of the report of the circumstances, and to whom the report
was made

46. Have any particular circumstances occurred likely to affect the copper-such as getting ashore-and on what sta-
tions has the ship been employed since last coppered?

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

48. Have any storms of lightning been experienced? If so, state full particulars thereof. 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

Dated the

of

18-.

Commanding.

FORM NO. 2.

Synopsis of the steam log of the United States steamer

employed

during

Ship's number.

FORM NO. 3.

Complete descriptive muster-roll of the crew of the [To be transmitted to the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting at the com

Recapitulation of crew remaining on board at date of muster-roll.

Petty officers.

Seamen

Ordinary seamen.

Landsmen

Apprentices.

Musicians

Firemen

Coal-heavers
Contrabands

Total.

NOTE.-Care must be taken that every column be correctly filled, and that all casu dates of various changes, where transferred, &c. The names of the men thus reported by the printed headings cannot be otherwise obtained, obtain it from the men them are requested to keep themselves supplied with blanks' by application to the Bureau