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An officer in the royal dock-yards, appointed to hasten, and. assist at, the fitting-out or dismantling, removing or securing vessels of war, &c. at the port where he resides. He is particularly to observe, that his Majesty's ships are securely moored; and for this purpose he is expected frequently to review the moorings which are sunk in the harbour, and observe that they are kept in proper repair to be always ready when occasion requires. It is also his duty to visit all the ships in ordinary, and see that they are frequently cleaned and kept in order; and to attend at the general musters in the dock-yards, taking care that all the officers, artificers, and labourers, registered in the navy-books, are present at their duty.
| Date from | Date to | Holder | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1673 | John BrookesBritish Naval Sailor Service 1660-1673 | ref:1647 | |
| 1685 | Anthony SmithBritish ADM 106/379/231Naval Sailor Service 1651-1685 | ADM 106 | |
| 1703/01/20 | David GreenhillBritish Naval Sailor Service 1689-1706 | ADM 6/7 | |
| 1718/11/27 | 1719/03/18 | Walter SunnBritish ADM 6/12/143Naval Sailor Dockyard Staff Service 1718-1739 | ADM 6/12 |
| 1719/04/17 | 1720/02/16 | Walter SunnBritish Naval Sailor Dockyard Staff Service 1718-1739 | ADM 106 |
| 1720/02/20 | Ambrose WarehamBritish ADM 6/12/196Dockyard Staff Service 1695-1720 | ADM 6/12 | |
| 1722/04/04 | 1722/06/18 | William FaulknorBritish ADM 6/13/33Naval Sailor Service 1695-1718 | ADM 6/13 |
| 1722/06/19 | 1727/08/24 | John ChilleyBritish ADM 6/13/40Naval Sailor Dockyard Staff Service 1689-1722 | ADM 6/13 |
| 1727/08/25 | 1734/10/01 | John ChilleyBritish ADM 6/13/157Naval Sailor Dockyard Staff Service 1689-1722 Renewed warrant | ADM 6/13 |
| 1734/10/01 | 1744/04/25 | Thomas TeddimanBritish ADM 6/14/195Naval Sailor Dockyard Staff Service 1690-1744
| ADM 6/14 |
| 1744/04/26 | 1745/04/05 | Curtis KingBritish ADM 6/16/301Naval Sailor Dockyard Staff Service 1740-1745 | ADM 6/16 |
| 1745/04/15 | 1747/08/05 | John GoodwinBritish ADM 6/16/464Naval Sailor Dockyard Staff Service 1736-1747 | ref:567 |
| 1747/08/06 | Richard JenkinsBritish ADM 6/17/255Naval Sailor Dockyard Staff Service 1733-1747 | ADM 6/17 | |
| 1747/08/11 | John TowersBritish ADM 6/17/257Dockyard Staff Service 1744-1776 | ADM 6/17 | |
| 1749/07/13 | 1755/04/19 | Roger GastrillBritish ADM 6/17/475Naval Sailor Dockyard Staff Service 1749-1776 | ADM 6/17 |
| 1755/04/19 | 1760/08/11 | Walter TaylorBritish ADM 6/18/157Naval Sailor Dockyard Staff Service 1755-1760 | ADM 6/18 |
| 1760/08/11 | Charles BowesBritish ADM 6/19/188Dockyard Staff Service 1756-1766 | ADM 6/19 | |
| 1766/10/21 | 1768/05/26 | Philip PoulglassBritish ADM 6/20/140Dockyard Staff Service 1761-1766 | ADM 6/20 |
| 1768/06/01 | 1769/12/20 | William HammondBritish ADM 6/20/205Naval Sailor Dockyard Staff Service 1767-1770 | ADM 6/20 |
| 1769/12/20 | 1772/11/10 | John DelamottBritish ADM 6/20/265Dockyard Staff Service 1768-1772 Superannuated | ADM 6/20 |
| 1772/11/10 | 1776/02/29 | Peter RobinsonBritish ADM 6/20/464Naval Sailor Dockyard Staff Service 1772-1776 | ADM 6/20 |
| 1776/02/29 | 1776/10/09 | Joseph GilbertBritish ADM 6/21/165Dockyard Staff Service 1775-1792 | ADM 6/21 |
| 1776/10/09 | Benjamin HunterBritish ADM 6/21/218Naval Sailor Administrator Dockyard Staff Service 1776 | ADM 6/21 | |
| 1779 | 1783 | Benjamin HunterBritish Naval Sailor Administrator Dockyard Staff Service 1776 | ref:567 |
| 1785/09/21 | 1810/12/31 | Richard ProwseBritish ADM 6/23/299Naval Sailor Dockyard Staff Service 1758-1810 | ADM 6/23 |