The third state room was given to the third and fourth lieutenants, and the fourth to the first and second midshipmen.

The forward room of the port side was assigned to the first and second masters; the next to the third and fourth; the third to the two pursers, and the last to the third and fourth midshipmen.
In a short time the officers came out of their rooms clothed in their uniforms, which consisted of a blue frock coat, with brass buttons, and blue pants.

The cap was of the same material, with a gold band around it.

Thus far the uniforms were all alike; but there were distinguishing insignia to indicate the rank of each.

All the officers had shoulder-straps, by which their positions were designated.