H.M.S. QUEEN. A Report of the sailing and other qualities of this Ship, ascertained under various circumstances, and from strict observations, between the 24th of April, 1844, and the 10th of July, 1844. The draught of water which was estimated by the constructor to be the best trim? The draught of water, found on trial to be her best sailing trim? The rake of her masts from a perpendicular? The necessary quantity of iron ballast for her? The quantity of water she stows? 24 Her draught of water with as much provisions and stores as she can conveniently stow? The height of her ports, when fully stowed with stores and provisions? but she would have sufficient stability with less. 466 tons. Not tried. Foremost 8 feet, 7 in. How many days of the following articles can she conveniently stow for her complement of men? Provisions, How does she carry her lee ports. From her great stability higher than other ships of her class. Does she roll casy or uneasy in the trough of the sea ?. Is she, generally speaking, an easy or uneasy ship? Not sufficiently tried to report correctly. How does she steer? In fine weather easy, but rather hard with any sea. How does she stay? Quick. How does she wear? Quick. Is she weatherly or leewardly compared with other ships? Not sufficiently tried. How does she behave lying to? Not sufficiently tried. She has run by the log with as much wind as she could safely carry this sail to. Close hauled with smooth water: Under whole or single reefed topsails and top Under double reefed topsails and top-gallant sails? Not tried. Comparative rate of sailing with other ships? No trial. Is she generally speaking, a well-built and strong ship, or does she show any symptoms of weakness? The trial she has had is not sufficient to form a report. REMARKS. No difference in substance from former report. Signed. CHARLES SULLIVAN, CAPTAIN. CHAS. BELLAMY, MASTER. R. WHITE, CARPENTER. H.M.S. ALBION. A Report of the sailing and other qualities of this Ship, ascertained under various circumstances, and from strict observation, between the 1st of January, 1844, and the 31st of December, 1844. The draught of water which was estimated by the constructor to be the best trim? The draught of water found on trial to be her best sailing trim? The rake of her masts from a perpendicular? The necessary quantity of iron ballast for her? Mainmast 14 Mizen-mast 1,, Her draught of water, with as much provisions and stores as she can conveniently stow? The height of her ports when fully stowed with stores and provisions. 30 tons. 414 tons. 23 feet, 5 in. forward. 7 24 Foremost aft. How many days of the following articles can she conveniently stow for her complement of men? Provisions, treble reefed topsails and courses double reefed topsails and topgallant sails? Under all sail except royals? when just able to carry royals? How does she carry her lee ports? Very well. Does she roll easy or uneasy in the trough of the sea? uneasy. Doos she pitch easy? Very easy indeed. 4 to 5 3 to 4 Is she generally speaking, an easy or uneasy ship? Easy, though quick in her motions. How does she, in general, carry her helm? to and 1 turn a weather. How does she steer off the wind? With three months provisions, very easy. How does she stay? Like a cutter. How does she wear? Very quick. Is she weatherly or leewardly, compared with other ships? Very weatherly. How does she behave lying to? Very well. She has run by the log, with as much wind as she could safely carry this sail to. Close hauled with smooth water: Under whole or single reefed topsails and top |