Note 4 — Chapter LIII · RUSSIANS AFLOAT.

The clothing served out to the men was similar in character to that of the soldiers already referred to, with the following yearly additions: a flannel shirt and two blue flannel jerseys, two pairs white shoes, two pairs white trousers, and three white shirts with collars, also five yards of towelling and two white cap-covers for hot climates. There is allowed them also 1s. for ribbons, 4s. for bed-linen, 1s. for spoon and knife, and the quartermaster 4s. for whistles. The machinists and firemen have each a further addition of two pairs of shoes and a black canvas coat.

With regard to work, Russian sailors usually lift half-a-ton a day. In harbour they work eight hours, and on shore 12 hours, with two hours for rest. On the Djiguitt the men rose soon after five, breakfasted, stowed away hammocks, washed the decks and got all clean before 8 o’clock. They then worked till 11, at which hour they dined and rested till 2; then worked again till 5.30, supped, and at 7 retired; but this programme varies, of course, according to time, place, and circumstances. The watches for the men were divided into two of six hours each by day, and three of four hours each by night; but the officers took in rotation five watches of four hours each.