Two breast-bolts.
9. Two hinges of breast-pieces.
10. Two transom-bolts (upper and lower).
11. Two breeching side-shackles and pins.
12. Bed-bolt.
13. Four axletree bands.
14. Chafing-plates of steps and brackets.
15. Four linchpins and washers.
16. Quoin-plate and stop.
17. Ratchet for quoin-stop.
18. Four training loops.
19. Breeching-thimble (cast iron).
20. Side-shackle bolts for breechings.
21. Shackle-pin, plates, and keys.
22. Two axle-stays.
23. Handspike-shoe.

OF PARTS PECULIAR TO MARSILLY CARRIAGE.

A. The lowest piece of the bracket, in place of the rear truck of
ordinary carriages.
B. Rear transom, in place of rear axle.
C. Breast-piece (fixed).
D. E. Sweep-pieces.
D. Fixed below the port-sill
E. Movable, with brass catches (_f f_) and hooks and eyes (_g g_).
H. Elevating screw and lever, with saucer (I) in place of bed and
quoin.
K. Roller handspike.
L. Loop for handspike.

FOOTNOTES:

[1] _Marsilly_ carriages require a roller handspike each.

[2] The rammers and sponges belonging to the broadside-guns of spar-deck
divisions of all ships having topgallant forecastles, or other light
decks, may be kept under the forecastle or light deck when not in use. In
ships not provided with these decks they are to be kept at the guns inside
the brackets; or, if that cannot be done, triced up overhead on the next
deck below.

[3] The spare breechings should never be stowed near the galley nor
Engine-room, lest they be damaged by heat and moisture.

[4] The Executive Officer of the ship should appoint a sufficient number
of men in each watch for the purpose of stowing the hammocks of the watch
below in case of being called to quarters in the night, so as to prevent
confusion and insure the greatest possible dispatch in clearing for
action.

[5] See Table of Charges for Great Guns.

CHAPTER IV.

MANUAL EXERCISE.

EXERCISE OF BROADSIDE-GUNS,

ON ONE SIDE ONLY.[6]

IX-INCH SHELL-GUN (_as an example_).

203. WORDS OF COMMAND.

I. "SILENCE! MAN THE STARBOARD (OR PORT) GUNS!"

II. "CAST LOOSE AND PROVIDE!"

III. "RUN IN!" (preparatory).

IV. "SERVE VENT AND SPONGE!"

V. "LOAD!"

VI. "RUN OUT!"

VII. "PRIME!"

VIII. "POINT!"

IX. "READY--FIRE!"

X. "SECURE!"

It is customary to keep the guns of the Battery loaded at sea; it has
been found that the fire of a ship could be commenced in three