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Also known as "Foreman of the Shipwrights".
Third in importance, after the master shipbuilder and his assitants. In 1696 the number at each yard was fixed at 4 at Portsmouth and Chatham and 3 at each of the others. They were appointed one to supervise the caulkers, one to "Work Afloat" and the others to "Old Work".
| Date from | Date to | Holder | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1797/01/03 | 1817/06/30 | William ReedBritish Dockyard Staff Service 1772-1817 To the Caulkers | ADM 29/8 |
| 1822/07/01 | 1830/03/31 | Thomas PennyBritish Dockyard Staff Service 1790-1830 2nd Foreman of the Yard | ADM 29/8 |