Tub

Under this head come division-tub, fire-tub, grog-tub, and match-tub.

Division Tub. A large flat bucket for holding fresh water, and placed about decks during action.

Fire Tub. A wood tub containing water and fitted with a grating. In order to provide against explosion of the new charges by fire on account of possible sparks contained in the cartridge boxes, each empty one is placed inverted on the grating for a moment as it is passed below from the deck--old ordnance.

Grog Tub. The tub in which the allowance of grog was contained, before the spirit ration was abolished, and from which it was served out to the crew.

Match Tub. A bucket for containing slow-matches.