Master
of the Forecastle:
The master of the forecastle is in charge of the front of the
ship. His duties include mooring, sounding the depths, and raising
and dropping the anchor.
Master-at-arms: The
Master-at-Arms is in charge of all small weapons ( muskets and
pistols ) aboard the ship and keeps the key to the ship's arms
locker.
Gunsmith: The gunsmith
repairs the small arms of the ship.
Carpenter: The ship's
carpenter is responsible for all repairs, maintenance, and
modifications to the ship's wooden parts. The carpenter usually is
assigned a carpenter's mate and a cooper (a man who makes and
repairs barrels).
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