(93.)

A Charter-Party.

This Charter-Party, Made and concluded upon in

hundred and

the

day of
of

the

or thereabouts, register measurement, now lying in the harbor of of the first part, and (name of the hirer) of the second part, witnesseth, that the said part of the first part, for and in consideration of the covenants and agreements hereinafter mentioned, to be kept and performed by the said part of the second part, do covenant and agree on the freighting and chartering of the said vessel unto the said part of the second part, for the voyage from the port of

on the terms following; that is to say,

First. The said part of the first part do engage that the said vessel in and during the said voyage shall be kept tight, stanch, well-fitted, tackled, and provided with every requisite, and with men and provisions necessary for such a voyage.

further engage that the cabin, the deck, and the

Second. The said part of the first part do whole of said vessel (with the exception of the necessary room for the accommodation of the crew, and of the sails, cables, and provisions) shall be at the sole use and disposal of the said part of the second part during the voyage aforesaid; and that no goods or merchandise whatever shall be laden on board, otherwise than from the said part of the second part, or agent, without Consent, on pain of forfeiture of

the amount of freight agreed upon for the same.

Third. The said part of the first part do further engage to take and receive on board the said vessel, during the aforesaid voyage, all such lawful goods and merchandise as the said part of the second part, or

may think proper to ship.

agents,

And the said part of the second part, for and in consideration of the covenants and agreements to be kept and performed by the said part of the first part, do covenant and agree with the said part of the first part, to charter and hire the said vessel as aforesaid, on the terms following, that is to say :

First. The said part of the second part do furnish to the said vessel

engage to provide and

Second. The said part of the second part do further engage to pay to the said part of the first part, or agent, for the charter or freight of the said vessel during the voyage aforesaid, in the manner following, that is to say:

It is further agreed between the parties to this instrument, that the said

part of the second part shall be allowed, for the loading and discharging of the vessel at the respective ports aforesaid, lay days as follows, that is to say:

and in case the vessel is longer detained, the said part of the second part agree to pay to the said part of the first part, demurrage at the rate of Spanish milled dollars per day for each and every day so detained, provided such detention shall happen by default of the said part of the second part, or

agent.

It is further understood and agreed, that the cargo shall be received and delivered alongside within reach of the vessel's tackles.

It is also further understood and agreed, that this charter shall commence when the vessel is ready to receive cargo at her place of loading, and notice thereof is given to the part of the second part, or to

agent

To the true and faithful performance of all the foregoing covenants and "greements, the said parties, each to the other, do hereby bind themselves, their executors, administrators, and assigns, and also the said vessel, freight, tackle, and appurtenances; and the merchandise to be laden on board, each to the other, in the penal sum of

In Witness Whereof, The said parties have hereunto interchangeably set their hands and seals, this

day of

19

(Signatures.) (Seals)

Signed, Sealed, and Delivered in the Presence of

being marked and numbered as in the margin, and are to be delivered in the like good order and condition, at the aforesaid port of

dangers of the seas only excepted), unto (the name of the consignee) or to assigns, he or they paying freight for the said

(here specify the rate of freight agreed to be paid)

(the

In Witness Whereof, The master or purser of the said vessel hath affirmed to bills of lading, all of this tenor and date; one of

which being accomplished, the others to stand void.

day of

19 (Signature.)

(95.)

Shipping Articles.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN MASTER AND SEAMEN IN THE MERCHANT SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Required by Act of Congress, Title LIII Revised Statutes of the United

It is agreed between the Master and seamen, or mariners, of the (name of vessel) of which (Captain's name) is Master, or whoever shall go for Master, now bound for the port of (here the voyage is to be described, and the places named at which the ship is to touch, or, if that cannot be done, the general nature and probable length of the voyage is to be stated, and the port or country at which the voyage is to terminate) and such other ports and places in any part of the world as the Master may direct, and back to a final port of discharge in the United States, for a term of time not exceeding calendar months.

Going on Shore in foreign ports is prohibited except by permission of the Master.

No dangerous weapons or grog allowed, and none to be brought on board by the crew.

Scale of Provisions to be allowed and served out to the crew during the voyage in addition to the daily issue of lime and lemon juice and sugar, or other antiscorbutics in any case required by law.

(Here follows a schedule of rations for each day in the week, giving the quantity of each article to be served per man for each day's ration. The list comprises, water, biscuit, salt beef, salt pork, flour, canned meat, fresh bread, fish, dry, preserved or fresh, potatoes or yams, canned tomatoes, peas, beans, rice, coffee, tea, sugar, molasses, dried fruit, pickles, vinegar, corn meal, onions, lard, butter, mustard, pepper and salt. This is followed by a list of substitute articles, with the proportions of each, consisting, in addition to those included in the first list, of desiccated vegetables, hominy, oatmeal, cracked wheat, tapioca, canned vegetables, canned fruit, lime juice, and pickled onions).

When the vessel is in port and it is possible to obtain the same, one and one half pounds of fresh meat shall be substituted for the daily ration of salt and canned meat; one half pound of green cabbage for one ration of canned tomatoes; one half pound of fresh fruit for one ration of dried fruit. Fresh fruit and vegetables shall be served while in port if obtainable. The seamen shall have the option of accepting the fare the master may provide, but the right at any time to demand the foregoing scale of provisions.

The foregoing scale of provisions shall be inserted in every article of agreement, and shall not be reduced by any contract, except as above, and a copy of the same shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the galley and in the forecastle of each vessel.

And the said crew agree to conduct themselves in an orderly, faithful, honest, and sober manner, and to be at all times diligent in their respective duties, and to be obedient to the lawful commands of the said Master, or of any person who shall lawfully succeed him, and of their superior officers, in everything relating to the vessel, and the stores and cargo thereof, whether on board, in boats, or on shore; and in consideration of which service to be duly performed the said Master hereby agrees to pay to the said crew, as wages; the sums against their names respectively expressed, and to supply them with provisions according to the annexed scale. And it is hereby agreed that any embezzlement or wilful or negligent destruction of any part of the vessel's cargo or stores shall be made good to the owner out of the wages of the person guilty of the same. And if any person enters himself as qualified for a duty which he proves himself incompetent to perform, his wages shall be reduced in proportion to his incompetency. And it is also agreed that if any member of the crew considers himself to be aggrieved by any breach of the agreement or otherwise, he shall represent the same to the Master or officer in charge of the ship in a quiet and orderly manner, who shall thereupon take such steps as the case may require.

It is also agreed that (here any other stipulations may be inserted to which the parties agree, and which are not contrary to law).

In witness whereof the said parties have subscribed their names on the other side or sides hereof on the days against their respective signatures mentioned.

Master, on the

day of

19

Signed by The above is printed on the first page of a folded sheet. The inside is ruled in columns, the first of which is for the signatures of the seamen. Opposite each man's name in the respective columns are entered his birthplace, age, height in feet and inches, description of hair and complexion, wages per month or per run, time of service in months and days, whole amount of wages, wages due, place and time of entry, time for coming on board, in what capacity, name of witness, and conduct and qualifications.

At the foot of the first page is a form to be filled up at the end of the voyage, specifying: the date of the commencement of the voyage, port at which voyage commenced, date of termination of voyage, port at which voyage terminated, date of delivery of lists to shipping commissioner followed by this certificate: I hereby declare to the truth of the entries in this Agreement and account of crew, etc. Master.

Annexed to the shipping articles is a certificate to be executed under the hand and seal of the Shipping Commissioner, as follows:

On this day of 19 personally appeared before me, a shipping commissioner in and for said county A. B., C. D., and E. F., severally known

by me to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument, who, each for himself, acknowledged to me that he had read or had heard read the same; that he was by me made acquainted with the conditions thereof, and understood the same; and that, while sober and not in a state of intoxication, he signed it freely and voluntarily for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.

Commissioner [SEAL].

(95a.)

CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE OF SEAMAN.

(This certificate is ruled in thirteen columns in which are entered respectively: the name and official number of the ship; port of registry; tonnage; description of voyage or employment; name of seaman; place of birth; date of birth; character; refusal to give statement of character; capacity; date of entry; date of discharge; and place of discharge).

I certify that the above particulars are correct, and that the above named seaman was discharged accordingly.

Given to the above-named seaman in my presence this

-Master.

-Seaman.

Shipping Commissioner.

(95b.)

The following form of mutual release is required by law to be entered on the books of the Shipping Commissioner and there signed by the Master and the Seamen:

MUTUAL RELEASE.

to

We, the undersigned, seamen on board the on her late voyage from do hereby, each one for himself, by our signatures herewith given, in consideration of settlements made before the Shipping Commissioner at this port, release the Master and Owners of said vessel from all claims for wages in respect of the said past voyage or engagement, and I,