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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1734 | 1735/01/08 | James TongBritish ADM 6/14/202Dockyard Staff Service 1734-1762 Foreman of the caulker. | ADM 6/14 |
| 1780/07/01 | 1802/04/25 | William SteereBritish Dockyard Staff Service 1767-1818 of work afloat | ADM 29/8 |
| 1786/01/24 | 1787/03/31 | John BestBritish Dockyard Staff Service 1771-1821 Foreman of the New Works | ADM 29/8 |
| 1789/05/15 | 1790/09/07 | Wharton AmnerBritish Dockyard Staff Service 1778-1822 Foreman of the New Works | ADM 29/8 |
| 1803/10/10 | 1822/08/11 | William ProvoBritish Dockyard Staff Service 1776-1822 of work afloat | ADM 29/8 |