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R. F., 4 Colts, 2 3-in, field guns; 2 T. Launched December, 1891.

NORTH CAROLINA-Same as Montana, Launched October, 1906. 4PENNSYLVANIA-D.,

13,680; speed, 22 knots. Armament same as California. Launched August, 1903.

SOUTH DAKOTA-Same as California. Launched July 1904.

TENNESSEE-D., 14,500; speed, 22 knots; armament, 4 10-in. B. L. R., 16 6-in. R. F., 22 3-in. R. F., 12 3-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F., 2 3-in. R. F. field guns, 2 .30-cal. machine, 6 .30 cal. auto. Launched December, 1904.

'WASHINGTON-D., 14,518; speed, 22 knots; armament, same as Tennessee. Launched March, 1905.

WEST VIRGINIA-Same nia. Launched April, 1903.

as Califor

Harbor Defence Ram. *KATAHDIN-D., 2,183; speed, 16.11 knots; armament, 4 6-pdr. R. F. Launched February, 1893.

Single Turret Harbor Defence Monitors.

ARKANSAS-D., 3,225; speed, 12.03 knots; armament, 2 12-in. B. L. R.; 4 4-in. R. F.; 3 6-pdr. R. F., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched November, 1900.

FLORIDA-D., 3,225; speed, 12.4 knots; armament same as Arkansas. Launched November, 1901.

NEVADA-D., 3,225; speed, 13.04 knots; armament same as Arkansas. Launched November, 1900.

WYOMING-D., 3,225; speed, 11.80 knots; armament same as Arkansas. Launched September, 1900.

Double-Turret Monitors. AMPHITRITE-D., 3,990; speed, 10.5 knots; armament, 4 10-in. B. L. R.; 2 4-in., 2 6-pdr., 2 3-pdr. R. F.; 2 37-mm. H. R. C.; 5 1-pdr. R. F. G.; 1 Colt, 1 3in, field gun. Launched June, 1893.

MIANTONOMOH-D., 3,990; speed, 10.5 knots; armament, 4 10-in. B. L. R.; 2 6-pdr., 2 3-pdr. R. F.; 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 1 Colt. Launched December, 1876.

MONADNOCK-D., 3,990; speed, 12 knots; armament, 4 10-in. B. L. R., 2 4in. R. F. G., 4 6-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F. G. Launched September, 1883.

MONTEREY-D., 4,084; speed, 13.6 knots; armament, 2 12-in., 2 10-in. B. L. R.; 6 6-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched April, 1891.

4PURITAN-D., 6,060; speed, 12.4 knots; armament, 4 12-in. B. L. R.; 6 4-in. R. F. B. L. R.; 6 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colt auto. Launched Dec., 1882. TERROR-D., 3,990; speed, 10.5 knots; armament, 4 10-in. B. L. R., 4 4-in. R. F. G., 2 6-pdr., 2-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F. G., 2 37-mm. H. R. C. Launched March, 1883.

Protected Steel Cruisers. ALBANY-D., 3,430; speed, 20.5 knots; armament, 10 5-in. R. F.; 10 3-pdr. R. F.; 2 1-pdr. R. F. and 3 Colts. Launched January, 1890.

ATLANTA-D., 3,000; speed, 15.6 knots; armament, 2 8-in. B. L. R.; 6 6-in. R. F. G.; 6 6-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts, 1 3-in. R. F. field gun. Launched October, 1884.

4 BALTIMORE-D., 4,413; speed, 20.096 knots; armament, 12 6-in, R. F. G.; 6 3-in. R. F.; 6 3-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 4

Colt autos., 1 3-in. R. F. field gun, 1 machine. Launched October, 1888.

BOSTON-D., 3,000; speed, 15.6 knots; armament, 6 6-in., 2 8-in. B. L. R.; 6 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 1 3-in. field gun, 2 Colts. Launched December, 1884.

4 CHARLESTON-D., 9,700; speed, 22.04 knots; armament, 14 6-in., 18 3-in. R. F.; 12 3-pdr. semi-auto.; 4 1-pdr. auto., 8 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 8-in. R. F. field guns, 2 .30-calibre machine, 8 .30-calibre auto. Launched January, 1904.

CHATTANOOGA-D.,

3,200; speed, 16.65 knots; armament, 10 5-in., 8 6-pdr. and 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 4 Colt autos, 1 3-in. fleld gun. Launched March, 1903.

4CHICAGO-D., 4,500; speed, 18 knots; armament, 4 8-in. B. L. R.; 14 5-in. R. F.; 9 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts; 1 3-in. R. F. field gun. Launched December, 1885.

CINCINNATI-D., 3,183; speed, 19 knots; armament, 11 5-in. R. F. B. L. R.; 8 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr., 1 8-in. R. F. field gun; 2 Colts. Launched November, 1892. 4CLEVELAND-Same as Chattanooga. Launched September, 1901.

8 COLUMBIA-D., knots; armament, 1 3-in. B. L. R.; 2 6-in., 7,350; speed, 22.8 8 4-in. R. F. B. L. R.; 12 6-pdr., 2 1pdr. R. F.; 2 1-pdr auto.; 2 Colts; 1 3in. R. F. field gun, Launched July, 1892. 4DENVER-Same as Chattanooga. Launched June, 1902.

DES MOINES-Same as Chattanooga. Launched September, 1902. 4GALVESTON-Same as Chattanooga. MILWAUKEE Same as Charleston. Building, Union Iron Works, San Francisco.

3 MINNEAPOLIS-Same as Columbia; 4 T. Launched August, 1893.

4NEWARK-D., 4,083; speed, 19 knots; armament, 12 6-in. R. F.; 6 3-in. R. F.; 6 3-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts; 1 3-in. field gun. Launched March, 1890.

4NEW ORLEANS-D., 3,430; speed, 20 knots; armament, same as Albany. Launched December, 1896. 4OLYMPIA-D., 5,685; speed, 21.686 knots; armament, 4 8-in. B. L. R.; 10 5in. R. F. B. L. R.; 14 6-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 1 Gatling, 1 Colt, Launched November, 1892.

RALEIGH-D., 3,183; speed, 19 knots; armament, 11 5-in. R. F.; 8 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts, 1 3-in. field gun. Launched March, 1892.

4SAN FRANCISCO-D., 4,083; speed, 19.525 knots; armament, 12 6-in. B. L. R.; 10 6-pdr, 4 1-pdr., 2 Colts. Launched October, 1899.

4ST. LOUIS-D., 9,700; speed, 22 knots; armament, same as Charleston. Launched May, 1905.

TACOMA-D., 3,200; speed, 16.5 knots; armament, samc as Chattanooga. Launched June, 1903.

Unprotected Steel Cruisers. 4DETROIT-D., 2,072; speed, 18.71 knots; armament, 10 5-in. R. F. B. L. R.; 6 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts; 1 8-in. R. F. field gun. Launched October, 1891. 4MARBLEHEAD-D., 2,072; speed, 18.44 knots; armament, 10 5-in. R. F.; 6 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts; 1 3-in. field gun. Launched August, 1902.

4MONTGOMERY-D., 2,072; speed, 19.06 knots; armament, 4 6-pdr.; 5 T. Launched December, 1891.

Scout Cruisers. BIRMINGHAM-D., 3,750; speed, 24 knots; armament, 12 3-in. R. F.; 2 submerged T. Launched July, 1907.

CHESTER- Same Launched June, 1907.

as Birmingham.

SALEM-Same as Birmingham.

Unarmored Steel Gunboats. "BENNINGTON-D., 1,664; speed, 17.5 knots; armament, 8 4-in. B. L. R.; 4 6-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 1 Colt auto. Launched June, 1890.

4CASTINE-D., 1,177; speed, 16,032 knots; armament, 8 4-in. R. F.; 4 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 1 Colt auto. Launched May, 1892. CONCORD-D., 1,620; si eed, 16.8 knots; armament, 6 6-in. B. L. R.; 2 6pdr., 2 3-pdr. R. F.; 2 37-mm. H. R. C.; 2 .30 calibre Colts. Launched March, 1896.

"DON JUAN DE AUSTRIA-D., 1,130; speed, 14 knots; armament, 6 4-in. R. F. G.; 4 6-pdr. R. F.; 4 Colts. Launched 1887.

ISLA DE CUBA-D., 1,030; speed, 16 knots; armament, 4 4-in. R. .F. G.; 4 6pdr. R. F.; 4 Colts.

"ISLA DE LUZON-Same as the Isla de Cuba.

"MACHIAS-D., 1,177; speed, 15.46 knots; armament, 8 4-in. R. F. B. L. R.; 4 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched December, 1891.

PETREL-D., S92; speed, 11.79 knots; armament, 4 6-in. B. L. R.; 2 3-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts auto. Launched October, 1888.

*YORKTOWN-D., 1,740; speed, 16.14 knots; armament, 6 6-in. B. L. R.; 2 3pdr. and 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched April, 1888.

No. 16-Authorized by act of May 4, 1898, but never designed.

Light Draft Gunboats. HELENA-D., 1,392; speed, 15.5 knots; armament, 8 4-in., 4 6-pdr. R. F., 4 1pdr. R. F., 2 Colts. Launched January, 1896.

NASHVILLE-D., 1,371; speed, 16.30 knots; armament, 8 4-in., 4 6-pdr. R. F.; 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched October, 1895.

WILMINGTON-D., 1,392; speed, 15.08 knots; armament, 8 4-in. R. F. G.; 4 6pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 4 Colts. Launched October, 1895.

Unarmored Composite Gunboats. ANNAPOLIS-D., 1,060; speed, 13.17 knots; armament, 8 4-in., 4 6-pdr., 2 1pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched December, 1896.

12.90

DUBUQUE-D., 1,085; speed, armament, 6 4-in. R. F. G.; 4 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched August, 1904.

4MARIETTA-D., 1,018; speed, 13.02 knots; armament same as Annapolis. Launched March, 1897.

NEWPORT-D., 1,028; speed, 12.29 knots; armament same as Annapolis. Launched December, 1896. Schoolship, New York City Board of Education.

PADUCAH-D., 1,085; speed, 12 knots; armament same as Dubuque. Launched October, 1904.

"PRINCETON-D., 1,103; speed, 10.64 knots; armament same as Annapolis. Launched June, 1897.

4VICKSBURG-D., 1,014; speed, 12.71 knots; armament same as Annapolis. Launched December, 1896.

*WHEELING-D., 1,029; speed, 12.88 knots; armament same as Annapolis. Launched March, 1897.

Unarmored Vessels-Special Class. DOLPHIN-Dispatch boat; D., 1,486; speed, 15.5 knots; armament, 2 4-in. R. F. B. L. R.; 3 6-pdr., 4 3-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched April, 1884.

4VESUVIUS-Dynamite cruiser; D., 929; speed, 21.42 knots; armament, 3 3-pdr. R. F.; 5 T. Launched April, 1888.

SEVERN-Training ship (sailing); D., 1,175; armament, 6 4-in., 4 6-pdr. and 2 1-ndr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched June, 1899.

COMBERLAND-Steel training ship (sailing); D., 1,800; armament same Severn. Launched August, 1904.

as

INTREPID-Training ship (sailing); same as Cumberland. Launched October, 1904.

BOXER-Wooden training ship (sailing); D., 345; no armament. Launched October, 1904.

Torpedo-Boat Destroyers. 4BAINBRIDGE-D., 420; speed, 28.45 knots; armament, 2 long 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes; 2 3-in. R. F.; 5 6-pdr. R. F. Launched August, 1901.

4BARRY-D., 420; speed, 28.12 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched March, 1902.

*CHAUNCEY-D.,

420; speed, 28.64

knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched October, 1901.

4DALE-D., 420; speed, 28.10 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched July, 1900.

4DECATUR-Same as Dale. Launched September, 1900.

HOPKINS-D., 408; speed, 29.02 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched April, 1902.

4HULL-D., 408; speed, 28.03 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched June, 1902.

LAWRENCE-D., 446; speed, 28.40 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched November, 1900.

4 MACDONOUGH-D., 430; speed, 28.03 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched December, 1900.

PAUL JONES-D., 482; speed, 28.91 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched June, 1902.

PERRY-D., 482; speed, 28.32 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched October, 1900.

PREBLE-D., 482; speed, 28.03 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched March, 1901.

4STEWART-D., 420; speed, 29.69 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched May, 1902.

4TRUXTUN-D., 433; speed, 29.58 knots; armament, 2 3-in. R. F. and 6 6pdr.; 2 long 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched August, 1901.

4WHIPPLE-D., 433; speed, 28.24 knots; armament same as Truxtun. Launched August, 1901.

4WORDEN-D., 433; speed, 29.86 knots. armament same as Truxtun. Launched August, 1901.

Torpedo Boats (all Twin Screws). BAGLEY-D., 175; speed, 29.15 knots; armament, 3 1-pdr. R. F.; 3 18-in. White

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DAHLGREN-D., 146.4; speed, 30 knots; armament, 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched May, 1898.

DAVIS-D., 154; speed, 23.41 knots; armament, 3 1-pdr. R. F.; 3 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched June, 1898. DE LONG-D., 196; speed, 25.52 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched November, 1900.

DU PONT-D., 165; speed, 28.58 knots; armament, 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 3 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched March, 1897.

ERICSSON-D., 120; speed, 24 knots; armament, 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 3 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched May, 1894. FARRAGUT-D., 279; speed, 30,13 knots; armament same as Bailey. Launched July, 1898.

FOOTE-D., 142; speed, 24.534 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched October, 1896.

FOX-D., 154; speed, 23.13 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched July, 1898.

GOLDSBOROUGH-D., 255; speed, 30 knots; armament same as Bailey. Launched July, 1899.

GWIN-D., 45.78; speed, 20.88 knots; armament, 1 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched November, 1897.

MACKENZIE-D., 65; speed, 20.11 knots; armament same as Gwin. Launched February, 1898.

M'KEE-D., 65; speed, 19.82 knots; armament, 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched March, 1898. MANLEY-Yarrow boat; purchased 1898. MORRIS-D., 104.75; speed, 24 knots; armament same as Du Pont. Launched April, 1898.

NICHOLSON-D., 218.47; speed, 25.75 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched September, 1901.

O'BRIEN-D., 219.61; speed, 25 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched September, 1900.

PORTER-D., 165; speed, 28.63 knots; armament same as Du Pont. Launched September, 1896.

RODGERS-D., 142; speed, 24.49 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched November, 1896.

ROWAN-D., 210; speed, 27.074 knots; armament same as Du Pont. Launched April, 1898.

SHUBRICK-D., 200; speed, 26.07 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched October, 1899.

SOMERS-D., 150; speed, 17.5 knots; armament, 4 1-pdr. R. F., 2 18-in. White head torpedo tubes, 1 submerged bow tube. Purchased in 1898.

STOCKTON-D., 200; speed, 26.03 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched December, 1899.

STRINGHAM-D., 340; speed, 30 knots; armament, 4 6-pdr. R. F.; 2 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched June, 1899. TALBOT-D., 46%; speed, 21.15 knots; armament same as Gwin. Launched November, 1897.

T. A. M. CRAVEN-D., 146.4; speed, 30 knots; armament same as Dahlgren. Launched September, 1899. 200;

THORNTON-D.,

knots; armament same Launched May, 1890. TINGEY-D., 165; speed,

armament same March, 1901.

as Bagley.

27.57 speed, as Bagley.

26 knots; Launched

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GRAMPUS-D., 125; speed, 7.6 knots; 1 T. Launched July, 1902.

HOLLAND-D., 74; speed, 8 knots; 1 T. Purchased April, 1900.

MOCCASIN-D., 122.55; speed, 7.24 knots; 1 T. Launched May, 1901.

OCTOPUS-Launched October, 1906. PIKE-D., 125; speed, 7.44 knots; 1 T. Launched May, 1901.

PLUNGER-D., 122.55; speed, 7.25 knots; 1 T. Launched October, 1901. PORPOISE-D., 122.55; speed, 7.12 knots; 1 T. Launched June, 1901.

SHARK-D., 122.55; speed, 7.28 knots; 1 T. Launched July, 1901.

TARANTULA-Launched March, 1907. VIPER-Launched March, 1907. (Seven additional building.)

Iron and Wooden Steam Vessels. ADAMS-Wooden; D., 1,400; speed, 9.8 knots; armament, 6 4-in., 2 6-pdr. and 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Built 1874-'76. Station ship, Tutuila, Samoa.

ALERT-Iron; D., 1,110; speed, 10 knots; armament, 6 4-in. and 4 6-pdr. R. F.; 1 Colt. Built 1873-'75.

ENTERPRISE Wooden; D., 1,375; speed, 11.4 knots; no armament. Nautical schoolship of Massachusetts. Built 1873-'76. ESSEX-Wooden; D., 1,375; speed, 10.4 knots; armament, 6 4-in., 4 6-pdr. and 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Naval Militia, Ohio. HARTFORD-Wooden; D., 2,790; speed, 12 knots; armament, 9 5-in., 4 1-pdr. and 8 6-pdr. R. F.; 1 3-in. field and 2 Colts. LANCASTER-Wooden; D., 3,250; speed, 9.6 knots; armament, 10 5-in. R. F.; 6 6-pdr. and 2 1-pdr. R. F.; receiving ship. League Island Navy Yard.

MOHICAN-Wooden, D., 1,900; speed, 10.65 knots; armament, 6 4-in. R. F.; 4 6-pdr, 2 1-pdr., 2 Colts; apprentice training ship. Built 1872; rebuilt 1883. Station ship, Subig Bay, Philippir es.

PHILADELPHIA-Steel; D., 4,410; MONONGAHELA-Training

speed, 19.68; no armament. Receiving ship. Puget Sound Navy Yard.

PINTA-Ircn; D., 550; speed, 8.5 knots; no armament; Naval Militia duty, California. Built 1865.

RANGER-Iron; D., 1,261; speed, 10 knots; armament, 6 4-in. R. F.; 4 6-pdr. R. F.; 1 Colt. Built 1873-76. Naval station, Cavite, Philippines.

REINA MERCEDES-D., 2,835; no armament; receiving ship, Newport Training Station. Captured from Spain.

TOPEKA-D., 2,255; speed, 16 knots; armament, 6 4-in. R. F.; 6 3-pdr., 2 1pdr. R. F.; 1 Colt. Purchased. Launched 1881.

WOLVERINE, formerly MICHIGANIron; D., 658; speed, 10.5 knots; armament, 6 6-pdr. R. F.; 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Gatlings. Built 1844.

1,375;
2 1-
Sta-

Wooden Sailing Ships. ALLIANCE-Training ship; D., armament, 6 4-in. R. F.; 4 6-pdr., pdr. and 2 Colts. Built 1873-'76. tion ship, Culebra, Porto Rico. CONSTELLATION Training Newport; D., 1,970; armament, 6 6-pdr., 4 1-pdr., 2 3-in, field guns, 2 Colts.

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Squadron; D., 2,100; armament, 6 4-in. R. F., 4 Built 6-pdr., 1 3-in, field gun, 2 Colts. 1862, as steam vessel. Storeship, Guantanamo, Cuba.

PORTSMOUTH-D., 1,125; no armament; Naval Militia service, New Jersey. Built 1843.

ST. MARY'S-D., 1,025; no armament; nautical schoolship, New York. Built 1844. Auxiliary Cruisers.

BUFFALO-Steel; D., 6,000; speed, 14.5 knots; armament, 2 5-in., 4 4-in. R. F., 6 6-pdr., 2 Colts. Purchased 1898.

DIXIE-Steel; D., 6,114; speed, 16 knots; armament, 8 5-in. R. F., 4 6-pdr., 4 1pdr., 1 3-in, field gun, 2 Colts. Purchased 1898.

PANTHER-Iron; D., 3,380; speed, 13 knots; armament, 6 5-in., 2 4-in. R. F., 6 3-pdr., 1 3-in, field gun, 1 Colt. Purchased 1898.

PRAIRIE-Iron; D., 6,620; speed, 14.5 knots; armament, 8 6-in, R. F., 6 6-pdr., 4 3-pr., 4 1-pr., 2 Colts. Purchased 1898. YANKEE-Iron; D., 6,225; speed, 12.5 knots; armament, 8 5-in. R. F., 6 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr., 2 Colts. Purchased 1898.

(In addition to the above there are 4 wooden steam vessels and 2 wooden sail

ship, Builting vessels unfit for sea service, 43 tugboats, 13 gunboats under 500 tons, captured during the war with Spain, and the following purchased during the war with Spain for the "Auxiliary Navy": 23 yachts, 17 colliers and 18 special class.) STATES NAVY, NOVEMBER, 1907. Colliers

D.,

EAGRE-D., 275. No armament. Tender. JAMESTOWN-Quarantine 1,150. Built 1845.

ship;

SUMMARY OF VESSELS IN UNITED
Fit for Service or Under Repair.

First class battleships.

Transports and supply ships.

15

10

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22

Second class battleship.

1

Hospital ship..

Armored cruisers.

10

Receiving ships.

Armored ram..

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Single turret harbor defence monitors..

4

Double turret monitors..

6

Total

Protected cruisers.

22

Unprotected cruisers.

3

Gunboats

9

Armored cruisers..

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Steel torpedo boats..

35

Submarine torpedo boats.

Wooden torpedo boat...

Iron cruising vessels, steam.

7 Receiving ships..

Wooden cruising vessels, steam
Wooden sailing vessels.

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Gunboat for Great Lakes (not begun).
Torpedo-boat destroyers.

Colliers

2 Submarine torpedo boats.

16 Total

Unfit for Service.

12 Wooden cruising vessels, steam.

1 Wooden sailing vessels..

6 Prison ship..

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Section 13 of the Navy Personnel bill, which became a law on March 3, 1899, provided that "after June 30, 1899, commissioned officers of the line of the Navy and of the Medical and Pay Corps shall receive the same pay and allowances, except forage, as are or may be provided by or in pursuance of law or officers of corresponding rank in the Army: Provided, that such officers when on shore duty shall receive the allowances, but 15 per centum less pay than when on sea duty; but this provision shall not Provided further, apply to warrant officers commissioned under Section 12 of this act. that when naval officers are detailed for shore duty beyond seas they shall receive the same pay and allowances as are or may be provided by or in pursuance of law for officers of the Army detailed for duty in similar places." The pay of officers of the Army of and below the rank of colonel is increased 10 per cent for each five years of service in the grade, until the increase amounts to 40 per cent of the original pay, when no further increase may be made. The pay of a retired officer is 75 per cent of the highest pay of his grade on the active list.

The relative rank between officers of the Navy (whether on the active or retired list) and officers of the Army is as follows: Admiral with general, rear admiral with major general and brigadier general, captain with colonel, commander with lieutenant colonel, lieutenant commander with major, lieutenant with captain, lieutenant of junior grade with first lieutenant, ensign with second lieutenant.

The Naval Appropriation act, approved June 29, 1906, abolished the distinction between sea and shore pay, officers on shore duty formerly suffering a loss of 15 per cent in compensation. It also provided for retirements under certain circumstances, with promotion to the next highest grade. The active list pay table as revised is as follows:

Officers of the Line, Medical and Pay Corps, Chaplains above the Grade of Lieuten-
ant, Chaplains Appointed after July 1, *1906, and Officers of the Marine Corps.
Rank.
Base pay. Rank.
Base pay.
Admiral
.$13,500 Majors, marine corps, line and staff. $2,500
Lieutenant, ravy..

Rear admirals:

First nine...
Second nine..

Chiefs of bureaus and brigadier general commandant of marine corps. Captains, navy.

Judge advocate general and colonels, marine corps, line and staff. Commanders, navy....

Lieutenant colonels, marine corps, line and staff.

Lieutenant commanders, navy..

1,800

7,500 Captains, marine corps:

5,500

Line

1,800

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*Subject to the naval appropriation act for the fiscal year 1907, which provides that "all chaplains now in the navy above the grade of lieutenant shall receive the pay and allowances of a lieutenant commander in the navy according to the length of service under the provisions of law for that rank.”

Other Officers of the Navy and Those Paid as Officers. Midshipmen-First five years at sea in other than practice ships, $950; at Naval Academy and elsewhere, $500.

Chaplains, with rank of lieutenant, appointed prior to July 1, 1907-First five years, at sea or shore duty, ; leave or waiting orders, —. Second five years, $2,800, $1,900.

Professors of Mathematics-First five years, at sea or shore duty, $2,400; leave or waiting orders, $1,500. Second five years, $2,700, $1,800. Third five years, $3,000, $2,100. Fourth five years and thereafter, $3,500, $2,600.

Civil Engineers-Same as professors of mathematics.

Assistant Civil Engineers-First five years, sea or shore duty, $1,500; leave or waiting orders, $1,000. Second five years, $1,800, $1,200. After ten years, $2,100 $1,400. Naval Construction-First five years, on duty, $3,200; on leave or waiting orders, $2,200. Second five years, $3,400, $2,400. Third five years, $3,700, $2,700. Fourth five years, $4,000, $3,000. After twenty years, $4,200, $3,200.

Assistant Naval Constructors-First four years, $2,000, $1,500; second four years, $2,200, $1,700; after eight years, $2,600, $1,900.

Warrant Officers (boatswains, carpenters, gunners, sailmakers and machinists).First three years, at sea, $1,200; shore duty, $900; leave or waiting orders, $700. Second three years, $1,300, $1.000, $800. Third three years, $1,400, $1,300, $900. Fourth three years, $1,600, $1,300, $1,000. After twelve years, $1,800, $1,600, $1,200. Mates (in service August 1, 1894).-At sea, $1,200; shore duty, $900; leave or waiting orders, $700. (Appointed since August 1, 1894.) At sea, $900; shore duty, $700; leave or waiting orders, $500.

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY.
Situated at Annapolis, Md.

SUPERINTENDENT, CAPTAIN CHARLES J. BADGER, U. S. N. Nomination.-The students of the Naval Academy are styled midshipmen. Two midshipmen are allowed for each Senator, Representative and Delegate in Congress, two for the District of Columbia, and five each year from the United States at large. The appointments from the District of Columbia and five each year at large are made by the President. One midshipman is allowed from Porto Rico, who must be a native of that island. The appointment is made by the President, on the recommendation of the Governor of Porto Rico.

The Congressional appointments are equitably distributed, so that in regular course each Senator, Representative and Delegate in Congress may appoint one midshipman during each Congress. After June 30. 1913, each Senator, Representative and Delegate in Congress will be allowed to appoint only one midshipman instead of two.

The course for midshipmen is six years-four years at the academy, when the succeeding appointment is made, and two years at sea, at the expiration of which time the examination for final graduation takes place. Midshipmen who pass the examination for final graduation are appointed to fill vacancies in the lower grades of the line of the navy and of the Marine Corps, in the order of merit as determined by the Academic Board of the Naval Academy.

The Naval Appropriation act of June 29, 1906, prescribed this method of nominations: "The Secretary of the Navy shall, as soon as possible after the first day of June of each year preceding the graduation of midshipmen in the succeeding year, notify in writing each Senator, Representative and Delegate in Congress of any vacancy that will exist at the Naval Academy because of such graduation, or that

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