The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Quarters

Sea Terms

The mess room and sleeping rooms set apart for the officers are known as officers' quarters.

Assembling the crew at their stations for inspection by the commanding officer, for exercise and drill, or for battle.

Beat to quarters. To order the drummer to beat the drum for assembling.

Pipe to quarters. To order the boatswain or his mates to wind the call for assembly.

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