Part 58

Are round thick Pieces of Iron, on which the Spindle of the Capstons work.

Saws

Hack

Are made of Scythes, and jag'd at the Edges, and are for cutting and sawing off Bolts.

Mill'd

Are used by the Masons to saw Stones.

Two hand & Whip

Are allowed to the Carpenters of all Ships that go to Sea, for the several Services they are wanted for.

Scale

A Mathematical Instrument, consisting of one or more Lines drawn on Wood, Metal, or other Matter, divided into unequal Parts; of great Use in laying down Distances in Proportion, or in measuring Distances already laid down.

Scantling

A Measure, Size or Standard, whereby Dimensions of Things are determined.

Scarfed

Is the same as pieced, fastened, or joined in; thus they say, the Stem of a Ship is Scarfed into her Keel, and they imply by it, that the two Pieces are so shaped as to join with one another close and even, which is called Wood and Wood.

Scavel Spitters

Are a small Spade, only shod half Way, and are used for digging Clay.

Schoolmaster

No one to be warranted who has not been examined at Trinity House, and produces a Certificate of his being well skilled in Navigation, &c. who is to instruct Voluntiers, and other Youths of the Ship; to inform against such as are Idle; and not to be paid his Wages without a Certificate from the Captain.

Scoops

Are for throwing Water out of Boats, Lighters, &c.

Scrapers

Are used for scraping the Ship's Sides, Decks, Boats, &c.

Screw

Plates

To cut Screws.

Tapps

To make or cut the Nutts.

Screws for Hatches