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tions do not correspond, the differences are to be represented 

 to the Collector, &c. and transmitted to the Board. A dupli- 

 cate of such list is to be entered " on the back of the certifi- 

 cate, of the ship's being properly fitted for the whale-fishery ; 

 and the owner and master's oath."" 



The Mode of Mustering Greenland-ships. 



1. When the ship is completely fitted according to law, 

 " the master or owner gives notice that she will be ready for 

 muster on a certain day ; on which the proper officers go on 

 board, when a list of the crew is delivered to them by the ma- 

 ster, in which is described their names and stations, and they 

 are all ordered on the quarter-deck, close to the tafrail, when 

 the muster bemns.'" 



2. Master. — " The master is called and examined very 

 strictly, whether he has on board a sufficient quantity of good 

 and wholesome provisions, to serve the whole crew for six 

 months with full allowance ; an account of which is given in 

 writing, and afterwards sworn to before the collector." 



3. Surgeon. — " The person nominated as surgeon is next 

 called, and strictly examined as to his abilities and qualifica- 

 tions ; if he produces certificates, &c. of his having been regu- 

 larly bred to that profession he is passed ; if not, he is re- 

 jected, and another proper person is provided before the ship 

 is suffered to clear out." 



4. Harpooners. — " The harpooners are called and exa- 

 mined separately ; those who have been three voyages in 

 that fishery, and in the character of boat-steerers, are passed ; 

 those who have not, are rejected." 



5. Boat-steekers. — " Boat-steerers are examined; such 

 as have been two voyages in this fishery, in the character of 

 line-managers, are admitted, or otherwise rejected." 



6. Line-managers. — " Line-managers are rejected un- 

 less they have been one or more voyages in the fishery." 



7. Green-men. — " Green-men are admitted, whether sea^ 

 men or landmen, provided they have never before been on 

 such a voyage or fishery." 



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