Jobs

[Ellen]

.:Jobs:.

On The Ship (post 1)

On the land (post 2)

Job's for children

Most of Post 1's information came from: www.thepirateking.com/historical/ship_roles.htm
Full Credit to Them for writing it.
any other job ideas or any jobs you don't think should be on here please PM me

[Ellen]

On the Ship

Captain
The overall Ranker of the ship. He/she has control over everything on the ship.

Pirate Captain's were expected to be bold and decisive in battle as well as e skilled in navigation and seamanship. Above all they had to have the force of personality necessary to hold together such an unruly bunch of seamen.

First Mate
Is just like the captain. He has superior rank to everyone but the captain. If a captured ship is taken First Mate is usually the one to become Captain.

Quarter Master

The Quartermaster was usually elected by the crew immediately after choosing a Captain, and it was his duty to represent their interests. For this he received an extra share of the booty when it was divided. Above all, he protected the Seaman against each other by maintaining order, settling quarrels, and distributing food and other essentials.

Sailing Master

This officer was in charge of navigation and the sailing of the ship. He directed the course and looked after the maps and instruments necessary for navigation. Since the charts of the era were often inaccurate (or nonexistent) his job was a difficult one. Many Sailing Masters were forced into pirate service from captured vessels.

Boatswain

The Boatswain supervised the maintenance of the vessel and its supply stores. He was responsible for inspecting the ship and it's sails and rigging each morning, and reporting their state to the captain. The Boatswain was also in charge of all deck activities, including weighing and dropping anchor, and the handling of the sails.

Carpenter

The Carpenter was responsible for the maintenance and repair of the wooden hull, masts and yards. He worked under the direction of the ship's Master and Boatswain.
The Carpenter's duties were to check the hull regularly, placing oakum between the seems of the planks and wooden plugs on leaks to keep the vessel tight.

Surgeon

Performs operations and amputations with the same wood working tools

(more often then not the carpenter was the Surgeon.

Master Gunner

The Master Gunner was responsible for the ship's guns and ammunition. This included sifting the powder to keep it dry, prevent it from separating, insuring the cannons and ordnance were kept free of rust, and that all weapons were kept in good repair. A knowledgeable Gunner was essential to the crew's safety and effective use of their weapons.

Mate

On a large ship there was usually more than one Mate aboard (hence the title "First Mate").
Mates served as apprentice to the Ship's Master, Boatswain, Carpenter & Gunner and took care of the fitting out of the vessel, and examined whether it was sufficiently provided with ropes, pulleys, sails, and all the other rigging that was necessary for the voyage.
The Mate also took care of hoisting the anchor, and during a voyage he checked the tackle once a day. If he observed anything amiss, he would report it to the ship's Master. Arriving at a port, the mate caused the cables and anchors to be repaired, and took care of the management of the sails, yards and mooring of the ship.

A.B.S ( Able Bodied Sailor)

The common sailor, which was the backbone of the ship, needed to know the rigging and the sails. As well as how to steer the ship and applying it to the purposes of navigation. He needed to know how to read the skies, weather, winds and most importantly the moods of his commanders.

(You will be given this title if you don't want a specific job on the ship)

Rigger

The sailors assigned aloft to work the running rigging and to furl/release the sails were referred to as Riggers. Although there were not any truly "safe" jobs, due to the constant risk of falling from a slippery spar high above a rolling deck this was certainly one of the most dangerous.

Cabin Boy

A young boy who worked aboard pirate ships as a servant. Many cabin boys made their way aboard ship by being kidnapped by pirates or were runaways looking for a means of escape.

Powder Monkey

A role filled by young boys on ship in which they run gunpowder from below decks (such as the orlop) to the cannon crews during battle.

[Ellen]

On the land

Farming
tailor
grocer
baker
veterinarian
cobbler
weaver
iron worker
potter
doctor
wagon maker/carriage maker
dressmaker
cook
maid (House, Scullery)/butler
clerk
carpenter
wagon/carriage driver/footman
builder
prison related ( Guard, Officer of rank(only relates to Royals))
Sweeper
Delivery

I Don't think any of these need descriptions. Any Questions though Please feel free to PM me about it.