The Sun.
London, England, 1845-01-30 00:00:00

,45.

THE ROYAL NAVY.
11E11 MAJESTY'S SHIP ALBION.
(From the Morning Po 4)
We are enabled to give the most unqualiiird contra-
diction to the gross misrepresentations that have been
made respecting this ship by the Morning Ilercild and
one or two other publications.
The following official report of her various capabilities,
signed by her captain, commander, master, and carpenter,
is a perfect refutation to the calumnious statements put
forth by these papers against her.—
HER MAJESTY'S SIIIP ALBION.
A report of the sailing and other qualities of this ship,
ascertained under various circumstances, and from
strict observations, between the Ist of January, 1844,
and the 31st of December, 1844.
The draught of water which was estimated by the
constructor to be her best trim?—Forward...23 ft.

Aft 24
The draught of water found on trial to be her best
sailing trim; with three months' provisions and stores on
board ?—Forward... 23 ft.
Aft ... 24 ft. 2 in.
The draught of water found on trial
,to he her best
sailing trim, s‘ith as much iruvision on board as she can
conveniently stow ?—Forward... 23 ft. 5 in.
Aft
The rake of her masts from a perpk-ndieular ?--
Foremast..... in. in a fathom.
Mainmast ... 11 ditto.
Mizenmast 11 ditto.
The necessary quantity of iron ballast for her ?
Thirty tons.
The quantity of water she stows in her fore and main
holds ?-396 tons in iron tanks.
18 tons in casks.

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Her draught of water with three months' provisions
and stores on board ?—Forward 23 ft.
Aft
Height of ports with three months' provisions and
stores on board ?—Midship port, 6 ft. 9i in.
Draught of water with as much provisions and stores
on board as she can conveniently stow ?—Forward
23 ft. 5 in. ; Aft 24 ft. 7 in.
Height of ports, with as much provisions and stores
on board as she can conveniently stow ?—Midship port,
6 ft. 6 in.
How many days of the following articles can she con-
veniently stow for her complement of men ?
Provisions 6 months.
Spirits
Water
Coals 8 ditto
How armed ?—On lower deck 28 guns, 32-pounders,
56 cwt., 9 ft. 6 in. in length ; and 4 guns, 68-pounders,
65 cwt., 9 feet in length. Main deck, 26 guns, 32-
pounder, 56 cwt., 9 ft. 6 in., and 6 guns, 68-pounders,
G 5 cwt., 9 feet. Quarter deck, 16 guns, 32 pounders,
42 cwt., 8 ft. 6 in. ; and 2 guns, 68-pounders, 56 cwt.,
8 feet. Forecastle, 8 guns, 32-pounders, 42 cwt., 8 ft. 6 in.
Does she ride easy at her anchors ?—Very easy.
Inclination of the ship ?—Under storm stay-sails or
try-sails, 3 degrees ; under storm stay-sails and main
topsail, 3 degrees ; under storm stay-sails and reefed
fore-sail, 31 degrees ; under close-reefed topsails and
courses, 4 degrees ; under treble-reefed topsails and
courses, 4 degrees ; under double-reefed topsails and
top-gallant sails, 4 to 5 degrees ; under all sail except
royals, 3} to 4 degrees ; under all sail when just able to
carry ro,yals, 3 degrees.
How does she carry her lee ports?—Very well.
Does she roll easy or uneasy in the trough of the sea?
She rolls quick, not uneasy.
Does she pitch easy?—Very easy indeed.
Is she, generally speaking, an easy or uneasy ship ?
Easy, though quick in her motions.
How does she generally carry her helm by the wind,
with all sail set, with treble-reefed top-sails and courses?
—One-half to three-quarters and one turn awealha.
How does she steer off the wind?—Withthree months'
provisions very easy.
How does she stay ?—Like a cutter.
How does she wear?—Very quick.
Is she weatherly or leewardly, compared with other
ships in moderate weather?—Very weatherly.
Is she weatherly or leewardly, compared with other
ships in a gale?—The same.
How does she' behave lying to?—Very well.
She has run by the log with as much wind as she could
carry the following sail to :
Close hauled with smooth water, under whole or single-
reefed topsails and top-gallant sails, 8 knots 6 fathoms;
under double-reefed topsails, 10 knots 2 fathoms; close
hauled, with a head sea, under double-reefed topsails and
top-gallant sails, 7 knots 4 fathoms ; wind abeam, under
treble-reefed topsails and courses, 12 knots 4 fathoms ;
under double-reefed topsails and top-gallant sails, 13
knots; in moderate weather, unable to carry royals, 11
knots 2 fathoms; in moderate weather, with all sail set,
11 knots 6 fathoms; wind on the quarter, in a gale, 12
knots; in moderate weather, with royals and studding
sails, 10 knots ; before the wind, in a gale, 11 knots ;
in moderate weather, with all sail set, 10 knots 6
fathoms.

How does she scud in a heavy gale?—Very well.
What is her best point of sailing?—Wind abeam.
Comparative rate of sailing with other ships?—Very
superior.

Is she, generally speaking, a well-built and strong
ship, or does she show any symptoms of weakness?—
Very strong.
Has the ship been ashore, or has she struck the
ground, at any time during the period of this report ?
If she has, mention the time and place, and the date of
the report of the circumstance, and to whom made ?
No.

NICHOLAS LOCKYER, Captain.
W. W. CHAMBERS, Commander.
S. G. J. NORTCOTE, Master.
W. SEWELL, Carpenter.
Dated Jan. 1, 1845.