GAME TURN THREE

Captain Vickery will boat to the ‘Janna’ and read himself in. He will then interview the officers that have been assigned to him.

1st Leftenant Jacob Hardcourt III over 50 years old, previous assignment, in charge of the ports powder hulk. Sullen and biter he appears to have given up on any chance to be promoted. Very bad temper which he takes out on the crew

2nd Leftenant William Snouser recently arrived in port as a Prize Master former assigned to the West Indies Squadron

Senior Midshipman Jim Collins 16 years old arived with Mr Snouser aboard the a French Merchant ship taken as a prize

Signals Midshipman Bob Newton 14 years old fresh from England and first time at sea

Junior Midshipman James Fillerton 14 years old powder monkey from the ‘Buffonia’ who received an appointment fromCaptain Giles

Sailing Master Mark Grunwald career navy man, up from the lower deck with 35 years service including 15 years in the West Indies Squadron

Purser Gary Helms recently served in victualing yard in Bermuda

Surgeon’ Mate Sandy Drysler No surgeon available numerous disciplinaries for drunkedness, best of several bad choices available

Marine Sergeant Newly promoted Fred Rubbel assigned to the garrison ashore

Examine the crew that has been rounded up .He desires a head count and account of their abilities.

The crew musters in at 160 men: 110 Landsmen, 30 Ordinary Seamen, and 20 Able Bodied Seamen only half a dozen have seen any action

He will request in writing the assignment of Master's Mate Grunwald as Sailing Master. Then he will personally visit the dockyard and see to the gathering of adequate supplies and armaments for the voyage, arranging to have the ship victualled and stored as soon as possible.

The anchor watch from the ‘Buffonia fully provisioned the ship with stores and munitions

He will then return to the ‘Janna’ and receive progress reports from the officer of the deck as to the progress.

Mr Grunwald has the deck and he’s teaching the three midshipmen who to get a navigational fix. Collins plot is close to correct, Newton is lost, and Fillerton is exactly correct

Finally, he will send the 2nd Lieutenant and a marine detachment to the dockside taverns to press as many able-bodied seamen as possible.

a final sweep nets 4 more able bodied seasmen, all to drunk and didn’t get the word about the press gang, one Samual Serns formerly held a warrant as gunner.

In a spare moment, he will read the adniral's orders regarding the convoy.

The convoy will make best speed to Kingston Jamaca, ‘Watcher’ will be senior officer in command. While war has been not officially declared with the Americans, its only a matter of time. They have been very hostile and due precautions will be taken.

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