The Navy Board presented a List of Officers, whom they recommend to be Commissioned on Board the 'Navy as follows: Fire Sloop Etna, Capt. William Clerk; Fire Brig. Vulcano, Lieut. William Rogers; Fire Ship Strombulo, Lieut. James McKnight; Arnold Battery, 1st Lieut. Thomas Fell; Effingham, 1st Lieut. James Kirkpatrick; Thunder Guard Ship, Capt. Francis Gilbert; Dragon bo, Capt. Benjamin Thompson; Lyon Do, Capt. Henry Martin; Resolution Do, Capt. William Lyell; Repulse Do, Capt. John Harrison; Argus Do, Capt. Nathanl Galt; Viper Do, Capt. Stephen Beasley.

Agreed, That the Officers recommended by the Navy Board be appointed & Commissioned accordingly.