Form of Exercise And Manoeuvre for the Boat Howitzers of the U S Navy
The book Form of Exercise And Manoeuvre for the Boat Howitzers of the U S Navy was written by author John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren Here you can read free online of Form of Exercise And Manoeuvre for the Boat Howitzers of the U S Navy book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Form of Exercise And Manoeuvre for the Boat Howitzers of the U S Navy a good or bad book?
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Officer of the gun is in command of the piece, unless otherwise ordered by the officer of the boat. Plate 2. Stations in Bo at. . Rate 3. Stations at Howitzer in Boat. (Preliminary Order) MAN THE HOWITZER. The captain of the gun is to see that the elevator, sight, and lock are in order for firing. Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Trail oars. No. 2 goes to starboard side of muzzle, having the sponge and rammer ready. No. 3 goes to port side of muzzle, takes out tompion. No. 4 to starboard side, near forwa...rd compressor. No. 5 port side near after compressor. No. 6 after end of slide, and hooks training-rope. No. 7 tends the vent and puts in primer. If the gun is unloaded, it must be run in. 1. SPONGE. No. 7 closes vent (a). No. 2 enters the sponge, and, pressing it firmly to the bottom, turns it round and withdraws it (b). Quarter-gunner takes a round from the ammunition-box, and, if shell or shrapnell be used, holds it for the officer in command of gun to adjust the fuze. 2. LOAD. Quarter-gunner passes forward with the fixed charge, protecting it under his jacket (c).
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