by John Marshall

“ II. the rudder working in a rule-joint in the stern-post, facilitates its being shipped at sea; and fitting so closely at the heel, it precludes the possibility of any ropes getting in between.
“III. The rudder is found to work easier in consequence of these pintles being turned in a lathe; and we recommend the upper pintle (which is of iron, and upon the old plan) to be altered so as to correspond with the others, which we consider will make the plan most perfect. ”

“ In pursuance of the directions of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, we, the undersigned, have minutely examined the rudder fitted to H.M.S. Raleigh by Commander Lihou, royal navy; have unshipped and reshipped it with great facility; and are of opinion that it possesses the following advantages: viz.–
“I. It is easier repaired if knocked off, by the pintle and its brace being separate, and can be readily replaced, under any circumstances, at sea, by each ship being supplied with a spare set of pins. ”

“ IV. the pins of the pintles, being cylindrical, must, in the event of their breaking, full out of the googings; consequently possess, in our opinion, a decided advantage, inasmuch as it precludes the necessity of either docking a ship, heaving her down, or even returning into port, which must be the case when the broken pintles are hard jammed in.
“V. A towing strap (with a pendant attached to it) on the head of the rudder, we consider preferable to the rudder pendants and chains, from the facility it affords in veering the rudder clear of the stem, and getting it alongside for hoisting in. ”