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2ND Edition Bluejacket's Manual 1911

Author(s):  Lieutenant Ridley McLean, USN
 Revised 1907 by Lieutenant R. Z. Johnston, USN
 Revised 1908 by Lieutenant Commander H. J. Ziegemeier, USN
 Revised 1910 by Lieutenant Commander R. Z. Johnston, USN
Cover:  Dark Blue hardcover with Gold lettering
 The U.S. Navy seal -
THE BLUEJACKET'S MANUAL - UNITED STATES NAVY - 1911
Copyright Date:  1902 by Lieutenant E. L. Beach, USN of U. S. Naval Institute
 1903, 1905, 1907, 1908, 1911
by Professor P. R. Alger, USN of U. S. Naval Institute
Printing Date:  None stated
Title Page: front: - 2nd photo
 THE - BLUEJACKET'S MANUAL - UNITED STATES NAVY - 1911
 REVISED AND ENLARGED
 PREPARED BY - Lieutenant RIDLEY MCLEAN U.S.N.
 REVISED  (1907)  BY - Lieutenant R. Z. JOHNSTON U.S.N.
 REVISED  (1908)  BY - Lieutenant Commander H. J. ZIEGEMEIER U.S.N.
 REVISED  (1910)  BY - Lieutenant Commander R. Z. JOHNSTON U.S.N.
 PRICE $1.25 - (POSTAGE  5
¢. EXTRA)
 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
 COPYRIGHT,  1903,  BY  -  PROF.  P. R. ALGER, U.S.N.  -  Sec. and Treas. U.S. Naval Institute
 COPYRIGHT,  1905,  BY  -  PROF.  P. R. ALGER, U.S.N.  -  Sec. and Treas. U.S. Naval Institute
 COPYRIGHT,  1907,  BY  -  PROF.  P. R. ALGER, U.S.N.  -  Sec. and Treas. U.S. Naval Institute
 COPYRIGHT,  1908,  BY  -  PROF.  P. R. ALGER, U.S.N.  -  Sec. and Treas. U.S. Naval Institute
 COPYRIGHT,  1911,  BY  -  PROF.  P. R. ALGER, U.S.N.  -  Sec. and Treas. U.S. Naval Institute
 The Lord Baltimore Press - BALTIMORE, MD., U.S.A.

Number of Pages:  407 pages including index
Number of Chapters:  7 chapters each with their own table of contents - 5th photo
 A full table of contents at the end of the manual  table-of-contents
Preface/Forward:  Preface by LT Ridley McLean - 5th photo
 Preface to the second edition by LT Ridley McLean (01Jul03) - 5th photo
 Preface to the third edition by LT Ridley McLean (23May05) - 6th photo
 Preface to the fifth edition by LCDR
H. J. Ziegemeier (Sep08) - 6th photo
Introduction:  Introduction by William H. Moody (04Oct02) - 4th photo
Construction:  Thin, fabric covered, hard cover, standard book form
Text on Spine:  None
Size:  6" x 4¼" x ⅞" 
Remarks:  
Price:  $1.25 postage 5¢ extra
Publisher:  The Naval Institute, Annapolis, MD.
Printer:  The Lord Baltimore Press, Baltimore, MD

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Chapters & Table-of-Contents
Items in Gold are carry over, items in Green are new or new location, items in Red are gone or moved from last manual.

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

Anchor Watch 

 

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
Colt's Automatic Gun  
The Gatling Gun Mark II  
Questions on Gun at which Stationed
Elements of Naval Guns
Useful Rules
Gunnery
General Remarks on Gunnery 
Turret Captains 
Gun Captains  
The Sight-setters  
Rapidity of Loading  
Summary  
Small Arm Firing  
Definitions Pertaining to Gunnery  
Various Marks of Guns  
Gunnery Record and Gun Pointers Certificate  
Prizes  
Care and Preservation of Ordnance Outfit

CHAPTER 5.

ORDINANCE AND GUNNERY

continued

Miscellaneous Instructions
Liquid for Recoil Cylinders
Gun Divisions
Ammunition Crew
Numbering the Gins
Training and Pointing
Crews in Reserve
Boarders and Riflemen
Raking Fire
Miscellaneous Remarks on Gun Drills 
Detail Notes on Drill of Main Battery  
Detail Notes on Drill of Secondary Battery  
Aids to Wounded
Sanitary Regulations for Parties on Shore  

CHAPTER 6.

SIGNALS
 
Flag Signals
General Questions on Signals
Flag Signals
Use of Signal Book
Repeating Signals
Ship's Numbers
Boat Numbers
Repeating Signals
Wig-wag Code
To Send and Receive a Message
Flash Signals--Searchlight
Sound Signals
Semaphore Signales
Electric Night Signals
Very's Signals
Ardois Night Signals
Boat Signals
Distant Signals
Speed Signals
Special Squadron and Tactical Signals
International Signals
General Notes on Signals
Wireless Code

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
Pay , Promotions and Rewards in the Navy  
Warrant Officers  
Retirement  
Desertion  
Fraudulent Enlistment
Promotion of Enlisted Men
Acting and Permanent Appointments
Seaman-Gunners
Gun-Captains
Discharge
Honorable Discharge
Ordinary Discharge
Bad Conduct Discharge
Absence without Leave
Rewards and Privileges
Medals
Shore Duty--Retirement
Conduct Classes
Monthly Money
Pay Table
Apprentice Seaman

Retirements

Redress of Wrongs
Exercise of Authority
Quarrels and disturbances
Courts-Martial
Accounts  
Electricity  
Clearing Ship for Action  
Painting  
Painting Ship  

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