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MARINE DIRECTORY. 13 System of Classification Adopted by the Executive Committee of the Inland Lloyds. Vessels are divided into two classes, viz.: A, B, with the following grades to each class, viz.: five grades to A, three to B. Vessels marked thus, 00, not insurable. The grades are as follows: Al*, A 1, A 1)4, A 3, A B 1, B M, B 2. Vessels classed B 2, are not, as a rule, good risks for cargoes that won't float. Rulie 1.â€"Vessels built under the rule of the building book, issued by the Lake Board of Underwriters for an A 1 vessel in 1861, and adopted by the Executive Committee of the Inland Lloyds, January 29,1878, and also January, 1880, with the addition of a longitudinal iron band at the head of the frames, and diagonal straps at both ends of vessel, running from the iron band at frame heads to below the turn of bilge of vessel, will be entitled to class A 1* ten years; then A 1 three years; then A 2 three years, at which time it will be necessary to refasten the vessel to have her retain A 2 class longer; from A 2 she will pass to A After vessels leave the A 2 class it depends entirely upon the repairs and condition of the vessel as to the number of years that she may retain A Bl,Bx At any time, however, vessels are liable to be surveyed, and if, from any cause whatever, such as stranding, collision, dry rot, or deficiency in material, etc., a vessel is found unworthy to remain in her class, she will be placed in the class to which she is entitled; but if the damages or defects be promptly made good, to the satisfaction of the Inspector, the vessel ^lay remain in her class so long as she is considered worthy of it by the Inspector, if she don't pass out of her class by limitation. Ri le 2.â€"Vessels built under Rule 1st, but without iron band and diagonal straps, will be entitled to class A 1 for seven years, A 1 y^ three years, A 2 two years, at which time it will be necessary, if the frames are sound, to refasten the vessel to have her retain an A 2 straight class, as the salting and brining resorted to, to save the timber, weakens the iron fastening; if refastened and in good condition otherwise, she will be continued A 2 straight three years longer; then A 2^. Role 3.â€"New vessels classing A can hold that class seven years; then A .2 three years. These are vessels with their frames 24 inches from centres and lighter construction generally than A 1 vessels, but subject to same rules. Rule 4.â€"New vessels classing A 2 can hold that class seven years; then A 2>^ three years. These are vessels with their frames 24 inches from centres and lighter construction generally than A1 veseels, but subject to same rules. Role 5.â€"New vessels classing B 1 can hold that class five years; then B two years. Rule 6.â€"Frame-built scows, well constructed and of good material, with fore and aft bottom plank, may be entitled toclass B 1 for five years; but in no case will scows be entitled to the B 1 grade if built with gunwale sides or planked athwartships on bottom. Rule 7.â€"Vessels thoroughly rebuilt, either from inside or outsideâ€"but if from inside, keelson to be removed, so that frames can be putin same as originallyâ€"will have their class raised; but frames put in from inside, with short laps, or frames put in between old frames, will not entitle the vessel to a higher class than B 1. I Rule 8.â€"Vessels will be credited with all repairs made, and class raised when sufficient repairs . have been made to warrant the change, but in no case from rebuild can a vessel be raised higher than A Rule 9.â€"Vessels built of iron, if of proper thickness and strength, well riveted, and divided into three or more water-tight compartments, will be entitled to class A 1 fifteen years, A I^ five years, A 2 five years, then into A 2%, subject always to the same rules and exceptions as laid down for A 1* vessels. Rule 10.â€"No vessel to be classed for grain, without one pump in each end. When the rot on the frames, either forward or aft, is one inch deep for an average of 10 frames, if on an A 1 vessel she should be classed at...........................................Al^ If 2 inch of rot, average as above...........................................A 2 "3 " " " " ............................................A 2^ "4 " " " " ............................................B1 "6 " " " " ..........................................Bl« "6 " " " " ........................................B2 This is for frames not less than 12 inches in their seating, all decay beyond this the vessel will be considered un^eaworthy. Examine the Rudder Stocks, Windlass Bits, also Masts and Pumps carefully.