names of the ships; which passes the Commissioners of the Customs as aforesaid, or their officers, and the said Governors, shall be authorized to fill up and issue on the receipt of the bond required to be taken for the same.

And it is our further will and pleasure, that it shall be lawful for the Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, or the High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland for the time being, and they are hereby empowered to lodge Mediterranean passes, of the same form with the new passes for ships and vessels belonging to Gibraltar and Malta, in the hands of the High Commissioner of the Ionian islands, and to empower the said High Commissioner of the Ionian islands to issue and deliver out such passes to any of the inhabitants of the said islands, to be applied to ships actually belonging to the said islands, and none other, provided the person or persons applying for the same do comply with and conform to the several rules and regulations now in use, or that may be required to be observed by our subjects, or that may be directed to be ob served by the said inhabitants of the Ionian islands, by the Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, or the Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland for the time being.

And we do hereby order, that the Commissioners of the Customs in Great Britain and Ireland do cause to be carried into execution such parts of the said Order of Council of the 14th June, 1822, concerning passes, as relate to themselves and the proper officers under them, so far as the same remains now in force, and of our Orders aforesaid, made in Council on the 28th of August, 1776, the 31st of December, 1783, the 3d of November, 1802, or our Order in Council of this day's date; and that they do direct their Officers in the several ports of the United Kingdom to demand of the masters of all merchant ships, so soon as they shall return into port from a foreign voyage, all passes granted as aforesaid, which shall be in their possession, to be produced to the said respective Officers of Customs, and if the same shall appear to be of an older date than the periods hereinbefore severally and respectively mentioned for the return of the passes of the present form, then such passes shall be delivered up to the said respective Officers of Customs, and be by them returned to the Office of the Admiralty of Great Britain; and in case the master of any such ship or vessel shall refuse to produce or deliver up such passes, according to the true intent of our said order, then the said officer shall certify the name of every such master and of the ship or vessel, to the Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, or to the High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland for the time being, to the end that directions may be given for putting the bond entered into on the granting any such pass in suit.

At the COURT at St. JAMES's, the 25th August, 1830.

Present,

The KING'S most excellent MAJESTY, in Council.

Whereas there was this day read at the Board a memorial from the Right Honour able the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, dated the 20th of August, instant, in the words following, viz.—

"Whereas His late Majesty was most graciously pleased, by His Royal Proclamation, dated the 20th November, 1819, to establish certain regulations for the issue of Mediterranean passes, of the forms A, B, and C, and to direct that the undermentioned fees (including the stamp duty of 58.) imposed by the Legislature on each pass, and also a bond stamp of 35s. (for each pass issued in the United Kingdom) be paid for such passes, as often as any such pass shall be granted, viz.—

Form A.

Passes not annexed to the certificate of registry..

Form B.

Passes granted in the United Kingdom, and annexed to the certificate` of registry...

Form C.

Passes issued by governors of colonies and possessions.....

£. s. d.

2 10 0

550

..... 2 0 0

"And whereas the Board of Trade have with a view of affording relief to the shipping interests, suggested the expediency of Mediterranean passes being issued gratis, in which suggestion the lords of his Majesty's Treasury have concurred, with the ex

ception of the abovementioned charge for Stamp Duties, imposed by the Legislature; do therefore most humbly propose to your Majesty, that your Majesty will most graciously be pleased by your Order in Council, to authorize us to issue Mediterranean passes free of all charges, with the exception of the abovementioned stamp duties in posed by the legislature." His Majesty having taken the said memorial into con sideration, was pleased, by and with the advice of His Privy Council, to approve of what is therein proposed, and to Order, as it is hereby Ordered, that the same be duly and punctually complied with and carried into execution. And the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty are to give the necessary directions herem accordingly.

(Signed)

C. F. GREVILLE.

CHAPTER VI.

ON THE TRANSPORT SERVICE.

Or shipping thus engaged there are several denominations, according to the particular service on which they are employed: namely, a TROOP-SHIP, which is one engaged principally for the conveyance of troops; a VICTUALLER, engaged for that of provisions; a CARRIER, for stores, &c. generally; a HORSE-SHIP, a CARTEL, a CONVICT-SHIP, an ordnance or naval STORE-SHIP, &c.*

The AGREEMENT OF CHARTER-PARTY entered into, or made with, the Commissioners, will explain the nature of the engagement, as will be presently shown; for this indenture specifies the precise terms on which the vessel proceeds. The BILLS OF LADING, as may be inferred from what has been already advanced respecting them, determine the contents of the cargo; and the master or owners bind themselves, the ship, tackle, and furniture, that the goods freighted shall be delivered, (dangers of the seas excepted,) in good condition, at the place agreed on; covenanting, at the same time, that there shall be sufficient tackle and mariners to fit the ship, in every respect, for performing the voyage. The Commissioners, on the part of Government, stipulate to pay freight on the prescribed conditions, and both parties are bound in penalties of non-performance.

When vessels, or a certain quantity of tonnage, are required by Government, notice is usually given by public advertisement, and particulars may be had on application to the Secretary of the board at the office in Westminster, where forms of the tender may be seen.

The TENDER is, in form, usually divided into perpendicular columns, at the head of which the following particulars are expressed. 1. Ships' names. 2. If sheathed with wood, or with copper, or unsheathed. 3. Tons by register. 4. Where lying. 5. Time to be at Deptford, complete, on the part of the owners.

This tender is usually addressed in the following form:

My Lords,

London, the

The undersigned beg leave to offer you, agreeably to the annexed authority, from the the ship (or ships) above mentioned for regular transport, for six months certain, at the rate of per ton per calendar month, and to be subject to all the rules and conditions of the usual printed charter-party.

The ship

name

to be at Deptford on or before the time expressed against , in every respect complete on the part of the owners; in failure of which hereby bound to forfeit to the commissioners on behalf of his Majesty, the sum of one hundred pounds ; and the board are also, in that case, to have the option of rejecting altogether.

My Lords,

Your most obedient humble servant.

To the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.

(Name of the owners if to be obtained.)

Transports were formerly under the Transport Board; but they were subsequently transferred to the Navy Board-the duties of which office have now, (1832,) me.ged into the Admiralty Board;-and having made this observation, the following pages are given as the work originally stood.

CHARTER-PARTY.

The following is the form of a charter-party of affreightment between the transport-board and the owners of a hired ship or vessel, and exhibits the usual conditions required by the commissioners. It will of course, be readily inferred that there is a variation in differen charter-parties, according to circumstances.

CHARTER-PARTY of Affreightment between the Transport-board and the Owners of a hired Ship.

"Complement, ten men and two boys."

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and in the year of the of God, of the United faith, &c. by and between of

It is covenanted, concluded, and agreed upon, this year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and reign of our sovereign lord George the Fourth, by the grace Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, defender of the of the good ship, or vessel, called the whereof is now master, of the burthen of tons, register tonnage. now riding in the of the one part, and the commissioners of his Majesty's Transport-Office, for and on behalf of his Majesty, on the other part in the manner following, that is to say, the said for and on behal of himself, and all and every of the part-owners of the said ship or vessel, hath granted, and to hire and freight letten, and by these presents doth grant, and to hire and freight let, the said ship or vessel to the said commissioners, to receive on board, at such port or ports as shall be directed, all such soldiers, horses, women. servants, arms, ammunition, provisions, and stores, as shall be ordered to be put er board her, and proceed therewith to such port or ports as shall be required; and, after having landed the said soldiers, horses, and stores, to receive on board such others, with their baggage, &c. as shall be put on board her, and proceed therewith as shall be directed: the ship to continue in pay for months certain, and afterwards till her return to and receive notice of discharge.

And the said commissioners, for and on behalf of his Majesty, have hired or retained the ship or vessel for the said time and service accordingly. Item. The said doth covenant, promise, and agree, that the said ship or vesse be strong, firm, tight, staunch, and substantial, both above water and beneath, and (if required) sheathed; and shall and will sail forthwith to or near

(if wind and weather permitting) equipped, fitted, furnished, and provided with masts, sails, sail-yards, anchors, ropes, cords, tackle, apparel; also with two proper boats, and gratings to her hatchways, necessary for such a voyage; and also with furniture, and all other materials and things necessary, proper, convenient, and fitting, for such a ship or vessel, for her intended voyage and service; and not to have less than three large cables, one hundred and twenty fathoms each, or so many together as will make up three hundred and sixty fathoms, and one stream-cable, all in good condition; and to have all proper sails, and not less than two main-sails, two main-top sails, two fore-sails, and two fore-top sails, with a complete set of small sails; and also to be manned in proportion to to one hundred tons,

fit and capable to manage and sail her; and shall have, at least, six carriage guns mounted, not less than three-pounders, and six swivels, and must be provided with powder and shot, not less than twenty rounds of each for each gun, and all other things necessary and answerable thereunto, with a proper place, or magazine, for the security of the powder; and also with good and wholesome victuals, sufficient for the said men during the said service and employment, and the whole number of men to be constantly on board, and a regular book kept of their entries and discharges and the said ship or vessel shall, in like manner, be furnished and provided, at the cost and charge of the owners, with coppers or furnaces, for the boiling and dressing of provisions for such a number of soldiers as shall be ordered and directed to be received on board; and also with cans and pumps for serving the

All additional ammunition required by the commissioners is to be paid for by them, and gun-money to be allowed for all additional guns, provided by the owners, with ammunition for the same. The number of additional guns is, however, limited by the board; and no allowance is made for any sent to the ship without their consent and order.

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said soldiers with beer and water in their voyages, as well as with platters, spoons, candles, and lanterns; and also a proper number of pumps and buckets for drawing and serving water to such a number of horses in their passage as shall likewise be ordered to be received on board the said ship or vessel. Item. The said master shall and will receive and take on board the said ship or vessel, from time to time, such a number of soldiers, horses, provision, provender, or any kind or sort of naval or victualling stores, recruits, and whatever else there shall be occasion for, for the service of His Majesty, as he shall be directed and required, and as he can reasonably stow and carry and shall and will therewith proceed and sail to such port, place or places, under convoy, as the said commissioners, or the officerin-chief, whose command he shall be under, shall order and direct, landing and delivering the same according; and so from time to time during her continuance in the said service; in performance of which, the said master and his men, with his boats, shall be aiding and assisting to the utmost of their power. Item. The said master shall, and is hereby obliged to give and sign receipts, bills of lading, or other proper indents, for what he shall receive on board (men and horses excepted,) and be accountable for the same; who likewise is hereby required to keep a true log book of the wind and weather, and other remarkable observations; and, at the end and determination of the said service, to deliver the same into the transportoffice, upon oath if required; together with all orders and instructions that he shall receive; and, upon the arrival of the said ship or vessel, at any port cr place whatsoever, he shall also, by the first opportunity, send immediate notice thereof to the said commisioners. In consideration of which covenants, conditions, and agreements, hereby to be performed by the said the said commissioners do covenant and promise, for and on behalf of his Majesty, that the said his executors, administrators, or assigns, shall be allowed and paid for the hire and freight of the said ship or vessel, the sum of per ton each calendar month, with the discount of transport-office bills added thereto, for the number of tons above-mentioned, for so long time as he shall be continued in his Majesty's said service which freight or pay shall commence upon producing a certificate from the proper inspecting officer or officers belonging to the transportoffice, of the ship being completed, fitted, victualled, manned, and provided with proper necessaries and stores for the ship and company, so far as it is incumbent on him to provide, ready to sail, and fit to proceed, on his part, when required; and the same shall also cease and determine at the time of her discharge on the conditions before-mentioned. And the said shall, on signing and sealing hereof, have and receive a bill of imprest, made out and registered for two months' freight upon account, after certified as aforesaid by the said officers, to be ready to proceed on his Majesty's service, as in part thereof paid in hand, according to the rate and tonnage aforesaid: and after the said ship or vessel hath been in the service six months, and the owner produces to the said commissioners a certificate thereof from the commanding officer, or agent for transports, if there shall be such an officer, he shall have and receive a bill of imprest, made out and registered for two months' freight more, and thence forward the like bill to the end of every four months; that is to say, when he shall have been in the service ten months, and approved to be safe, by the like certificate above-mentioned; and the like payment of two months to be continued at the end of every four months as it shall become due, during her continuance in the said service, and the remainder on passing accounts, all to be paid in course of the transport-office. Provided nevertheless, and it is agreed between the said parties, that, upon the loss of time, breach of orders, or neglect of duty, by the said master, being made appear, the said commissioners shall have free liberty and be permitted to mulct, or make such abatement out of the freight and pay of the said ship or vessel, as shall be by them adjudged fit and reasonable.-And it is further covenanted and agreed, that if the said ship or vessel shall happen to be burnt, sunk, or taken, by the enemy, in and during the aforesaid service, as it shall appear to a court-martial that the same did not proceed through any fault, neglect, or otherwise, in the master or ship's company, and that they made the utmost defence they were able, the value of her shall be paid for by His Majesty, according to an appraisement to be made thereof, on oath, by such persons as the said commissioners shall appoint, reasonable wear and tear first deducted.-And, lastly, it is declared and agreed, that the officers shall be accommodated with the great cabin, and other cabins of the ship, except the cabin which the agent for transports on board may reserve for himself, and also a proper cabin for the master, and a small one for the mate: and that the gun-room, forecastle, and steerage, or such part thereof as shall be necessary, be reserved for lodging the seamen.

To the true performance and keeping all and every the covenants, conditions, and agreements, above-mentioned, on the part and behalf of the said

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