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1ST Edition Bluejacket's Manual 1902

Author(s):  Lieutenant Ridley McLean, USN
Cover:  Black leather cover with Gold lettering
 The USNI logo -
THE BLUEJACKET'S MANUAL - UNITED STATES NAVY - 1902
Copyright Date:  1902 by Lieutenant E. L. Beach of U. S. Naval Institute
Printing Date:  This was the 1st edition with a single printing limited to 3000 manuals
Title Page: front: - 2nd photo
 THE - BLUEJACKET'S MANUAL - UNITED STATES NAVY - 1902
 Prepared by - Lieutenant RIDLEY MCLEAN U.S.N.
 Published by - THE NAVAL INSTITUTE ANNAPOLIS, MD.

back: - 3rd photo
 
COPYRIGHT, 1902, BY - LIEUT. E. L. BEACH, U.S.N. - Sec. and Treas. U.S. Naval Institute
 The Lord Baltimore Press - THE FRIEDENWALD COMPANY - BALTIMORE, MD., U.S.A.

Number of Pages:  304 pages including index
Number of Chapters:  7 chapters each with their own table of contents  - 5th photo lower
 A full table of contents at the end of the manual  table-of-contents
Preface/Forward:  Preface by LT Ridley McLean - 5th photo upper
Introduction:  Introduction by William H. Moody - 4th photo
Construction:  Leather with a flap
Text on Spine:  None
Size:  4" x 5¾" x ¾"
Remarks:  This 1st edition was compiled by LT McLean in an effort to produce a guide for the early sailors.
Price:  No price given
Publisher:  The Naval Institute, Annapolis, MD.
Printer:  The Lord Baltimore Press, Baltimore, MD

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© 2007-2008  Bluejacket's Manual  Updated 0853 10 Aug 2008

 

 

 

 

 

Chapters & Table-of-Contents

CHAPTER 1.
PETTY OFFICERS
 
Hints for Petty Officers
Boatswain's Mates
Masters-at-Arms
Gunner's Mates
Gun Captains
Quartermasters
The Log Book
Weather-- Storms
Storm Signals
Distress Signals
Signals for Pilots
Seamen's Proverbs
Questions for Quartermasters
Flags, Signals and Ceremonies
Miscellaneous Questions
Honors
Coxswains
General Instructions for Coxswains
Care of Boats
Hoisting Boats
Boat-lines
Questions for Coxswains
Boat Salutes
Life Boats
General Rules
Rules of the Road, Lights, etc.
Buoys
Boat Tactics

CHAPTER 2.

EVENTS IN DAILY ROUTINE

 
Questions on Discipline and Routine

Sea and Port Routine

Scrubbing and Cleaning

Bright-Work

Sick Call

Quarters and Drill: Ship Work

General Ship Regulations

Shore Liberty

Musters and Inspections

Coaling Ship

Clothes, Bags and Hammocks

Clothing Outfit

Requisitions for Clothing

Marking Clothes

Bag Inspections

Watches and Divisions

Messes

Smoking Hours

Messengers

Signal Boys

Side Boys

Lookouts

Spreading Awnings

Side Cleaners

Salutes and Honors

 

CHAPTER 3.

SEAMANSHIP

 

Nomenclature of Ships
Questions on Spars and Sails
Nomenclature of Sails
Standing and Running Rigging
Knotting and Splicing
Blocks
Tackles
Rope
The Compass
The Log
The Lead and sounding Machine
The Helm--Steering
Ground Tackle--Anchoring--Mooring
Carrying Out Anchors
Steering Effect of Propeller
Towing
Using Oil in a Heavy Sea
Restoring the Apparently Drowned
Instructions for Saving the Drowning
Instruction in Case of Shipwreck
Rescue with Breeches Buoy or Life Car
Definitions of Sea Terms
Tides

CHAPTER 4.

BOATS

 

Classes of Boats
Nomenclature of Boats
Boat Gear
Arm-and-Away Boats
General Service with Boats
Boats under Oars
Boats under Sail
Principles of Boat-sailing
General Remarks on Reefing, Squalls, etc.
The Landing Force

 

CHAPTER 5.

ORDINANCE AND GUNNERY

Naval Guns

Gun Metal
Parts of a Gun
Breech Mechanisms
Driggs-Schroeder Breech Mechanism
Hotchkiss Breech Mechanism
Dashiell Breech Mechanism
Fletcher Breech Mechanism
Vickers Breech Mechanism
Gun Mounts
Ammunition
Bursting Charges
Fuses
Primers
Power and Power Charges
Fixed and Separate Ammunition
Magazines and Shell-rooms
Torpedoes
Questions on Gun at which Stationed
Elements of Naval Guns
Useful Rules
Gunnery
Gun Pointing
Accuracy and Rapidity of Fire
Estimation of Range
Gun Captains--Aiming Drill
Firing Regulations
Care and Preservation of Ordnance Outfit
Miscellaneous Instructions
Liquid for Recoil Cylinders
Care and Preservation of Cartridge Cases
Fitting and Adjusting Gas Check Pads
Remarks on Gun Drills
Organization

CHAPTER 5.

ORDINANCE AND GUNNERY
continued
Gun Divisions
Ammunition Crew
Numbering the Gins
Training and Pointing
Crews in Reserve
Boarders and Riflemen
Raking Fire
Aids to Wounded
Fall of Shots
General Alarm and Call
Muster
Fire Alarm
Retreat
Sharpshooters
Definitions
Gun Drills
Detail Notes on Drill of Main Battery
Gun Pointers
Prescribed Arc
Sights
Primers
Misfires
Clearing the Vent
Firing Lock
Loading
Sponging
Gas Checks
Providing
Arms
Ammunition Supply
Care of Electric Firing Attachment
Sighting Telescopes
Rules for Firing
Detail Notes on Drill of Secondary Battery
Instruction for Aids to Wounded

CHAPTER 6.

SIGNALS
 
Flag Signals
General Questions on Signals
Ship's Numbers
Boat Numbers
Repeating Signals
Wig-wag Code
To Send and Receive a Message
Flash Signals--Searchlight
Sound Signals
Very's Signals
Distant Signals
Speed Signals
Special Squadron and Tactical Signals
International Signals
General Notes on Signals

CHAPTER 7.

NAVAL AND SHIP REGULATIONS
 
Miscellaneous Regulations
The Executive Officer
Divisional Officers
The Officer-of-the-Deck
General Ship and Naval Regulations
Enlistments
Continuous Service
Fraudulent Enlistment
Promotion of Enlisted Men
Acting and Permanent Appointments
Seaman-Gunners
Gun-Captains
Discharge
Honorable Discharge
Ordinary Discharge
Bad Conduct Discharge
Desertion
Absence without Leave
Rewards and Privileges
Medals
Shore Duty--Retirement
Conduct Classes
Monthly Money
Pay Table
Apprentices (Seaman)
Redress of Wrongs
Exercise of Authority
Quarrels and disturbances
Courts-Martial

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© 2007-2008  Bluejacket's Manual  Updated 0853 10 Aug 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Previous Editions to the 1902 Bluejacket's Manual

 

  Since the 1902 is the 1st edition there was no previous BJM's, however there were many texts and publication used to build this 1st edition.  As I receive the titles of these publication, I will add them to this list.  
  1989 "Costers Inland Rules and Regulations  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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