Come and ask, answer or inform.
Also known as "Foreman of the Shipwrights".
Third in importance, after the master shipbuilder and his assitants. In 1696 the number at each yard was fixed at 4 at Portsmouth and Chatham and 3 at each of the others. They were appointed one to supervise the caulkers, one to "Work Afloat" and the others to "Old Work".
| Date from | Date to | Holder | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1797/02/25 | 1798/06/30 | Henry CanhamBritish Ship Builder Dockyard Staff Service 1767-1825 of work afloat | ADM 29/8 |
| 1801/11/09 | 1821/12/31 | John HellyerBritish Dockyard Staff Service 1795-1822 of work afloat | ADM 29/8 |
| 1803/12/08 | 1804/06/08 | Daniel CowleyBritish Dockyard Staff Service 1776-1821 | ADM 29/8 |
| 1813/07/01 | 1825/02/01 | William Daniel AdamsBritish Dockyard Staff Service 1785-1825 | ADM 29/8 |
| 1822/01/01 | 1825/05/25 | Stainer Holford CanhamBritish Dockyard Staff Service 1780-1825 | ADM 29/8 |
| 1822/07/18 | 1822/11/21 | John HellyerBritish Dockyard Staff Service 1795-1822 | ADM 29/8 |