The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-11-04
PROPOSALS for BUILDING SIX SCHOON-
ERS FOR THE u. 8. REVENUE SERVICE.

EktS FOX THE U. .. NEVENUE SEHVACA.
Treasury DEPARTMENT, Sept. %, 1852.
SEALED PROPOSALS, distinctly endorsed
- proposals for Revenue Vessels" and address
cd to the Secretary Of the Treasury, will be re:
ceived at this Office until IL O'Clock noon Of the 22d
day of November next, for furnishing the mate
rails, constructing, equipping, and delivering
afoat ak schooners for the United States revenue
service, viz:
Two topsail and four fore and aft pilot boat built
schooners, the former one hundred and fifty and
the latter one hundred and twenty tons, custom
house measurement
The models and plans to be furnished by the
tractor and the vessels to be completed within four
months from the signing Of the contract
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ToPsAIL sCHoONERs.
The keeIs of white oak, to be ten inches wide and
twelve inches deep below the rabbit. The whole of
the floor imbers to be of white oak and their shape
to be of natural growth. Keelsons, of same mate
rials ten by twelve inches Every alternate floor
timber to be bolted through it and the keel with
copper bolts, eighths of an inch thick. The
remaining floor tmbers to be fastened through the
keel and keelson with copper bolts one inch thick.
Deadwood, Of white oak; apron, knight heads,
and transoms Of live oak, and all to be fully and
securely fastened with copper bolts, seven eighths
of one inch diameter; all the copper bolts in the
vessel to go through and be rivetcd on composition
rings.
from centre to centre, to mould twelve inches at the
heel and six inches at the head, and to side eight
inches Each futtock of same materials as floors;
the shape to be of natural growth and to scarf not
less than four feet with two bolts in each scarf.
Top timbers to be of locust, and the frame to be
solid from aft far as the poop-deck extends, and
forward from the fore rigging. Bulwarks to be
solid forward fthe fore rigging, and to be panked
inside and out with two-inch white oak plank. The
remaining portion of the bulwarks to be SINGLE and
of two inch white pine plank, and the whole Of the
deck, bulwarks, wales, Sc, to be plugged.
Stancheons to be of locust, perfectly clean and
nd m or tpcho
The bottom to be panked with the best white
oak plank, three inches thick. Wales of like
materials four inches thick Three strakes of full
thickness, and two other strakes to diminish to
the thickness CT the bottom. The bottom to be
fastened with two composition spikes, seven inches
long, and two locust tree nails one and one
eighth inch in each frame, and to be butt bolted
throughout with copper bolts five eighths OF one
inch diameter. and Rur strakes on the bilge to
be fastened with copper bolts three quarters OF one
inch diameter, and not more than four feet
apart. -.
The ceiling to be of yellow pine two inches
thick, except four bige-strakes. which are to be
Of oak, four inches thick, and be fastened with
two spikes in each frame. 5.
Clamps to be in two strakes Of yellow pine, four
inches thick and ten inches wide, and each strake
to scarf Elk feet each side with two bolts three
quarters of one inch diameter in each frame and
strake, going through outside plank. ,..
Deck frame to be of yellow pine; beams to mould
ak inches on the ends and nine inches in the
Centres and to aide not less than ten inches with
carlnes at proper intervals; beams on the average
not four feet apart. To be thoroughly secured
with lodge and bosom knees, and hanging knees
under each alternate beam. The whole to be tho
roughly fastened, and no root knees will be ad-
mitted. Waterways to be of white pine, nine by
thirteen inches, and to be thoroughly fastened to
the beams and side. The deck edge of the water
way to be chined on /. inches.
The main deck to be of white pine, free from
knots and shakes, three inches thick and six
inches wide, except three strakes on each side,
nearest the waterways, which will be of the same
materials and width but four inches in thickness,
which three strakes will be let over the beams and
| carlines, and bolted through the side and water
| ways with bolts FIVE eghths Of one inch diameter,
and not more than four feet apart. Main deck to
be fastened with two six inch iron spikes in each
beam and strake, and one in each carline.
Hatch and mast combings to be of mahogany,
covered with composition plates Oh the top and
corners.
Plank shear and main rail of yellow pine. three
inches thick.
Hammock rail and MEETINGS to be finished in the
usual manner. Full poop deck, flush with the
main rail, and with cockpit aft. Beams of poop
deck of white pine, and deck of like materials
two and one. half inches in thickness; and the
whole to be securely kneed and fastened to the
frame.
| Forecastle deck to extend to the bowsprit bits.
Berth deck to be of white ash and laid in matches,
| and furnished with all necessary fastenings. The
copper fastenngs of the bottom to be carried one
and all the wood and iron work to be covered with
three coats of best paint. The bottom to have a
coat of turpentine and tallow, and to be cop
pered to the load line with pure steathing copper
not Less than onc-half of twenty-six ounce. To
furnish all the spars of every description, fully
fitted, and placed in their proper positions. The
lower masts to be of white pine, and the residue OF
the spars of spruce, free from knots. To furnish
all the iron, brass, and plumbers work, Gncluding
two patent closets,) in any way connected with
the hull spars, blocks and rigging, with the excep
ton of anchors, chains, water tanks, and armament
| To furnish and fit up on board Of each vessel two
copper pumps, of suitable size and fixtures, with
| two complete sets oil gear, and extra boxes. Tc
furnish all the blocks with iron work complete
All blocks of greater dimensions than seven inches
to be plank blocks, and provided with friction
rollers; and all Of less size with iron pins and
bushes. To furnish capstan, steering apparatus,
and six patent side lights Of the best description
TO furnish the materials, fasteniugs, &C., usual
on board of revenue vessels and execute every
description of work usually denominated joiner's
work, and in any manner connected with the ves-
sells. In fact, to furnish all the materials neces.
sary; execute all the before mentioned work in o
faithful manner, and to the satisfaction Of the su
perintendent; and deliver the vessels atloat in 9
safe harbor on the Atlantic, fully rugged, furnish
cd, and equipped az above, and finished to a cleat
with the exception of sails, chains, anchors, arma
ments, cabin and ward. room furniture, and boats
The materials, spare, cordage. &C., to be all Of
the best quality, and to the satisfaction OF such per
son may be designated by the Department te
superintend the construction of these vessels; and
ali the iron work exposed to tho weather to be
properly galvanized. If none Of the bids are salts
factory to the Department it will be at liberty to
decline accepting any of them; and also of increas
ing the number of the topsail schooners instead OF
the fore aud aft schooners.
The same specifications for the fore and aft
schooners to be rugged and finished above deck In
the usual manner Of pilot boats, and with trunk
| cabin.
No proposal will be considered unless received
from persons engaged in ship building. And each
offer must be accompanied by the signatures OF
two responsible persons as suretics for the faithful
| fulflment of the contract.
| One half of the amount of contract will be paid
| on presentation of satisfactory evidence that the
vessels panked up, ceiled, and the decks laid
and the balance the delivery of the vessels com
pleted.
| Bidders will furnish with their offers sub. specif
cations of the in which these general speci
| fcations to be carried out.
1, is not the wish Of the Department to have al
these cutters built at any one port or by one con
tractor and proposals. therefore also invited o
one both Of the two topsail schooners, and ont
| r more of the four pilot- built cutters