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 | | Petty officers were to be appointed by the ships' captains in the ratings of Master's Mate, Captain's Mate, Boatswain's Mate, Coxswain, Sailmaker's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Gunner of the Gun Room, Quarter Gunner's Mate, Carpenter's Mate, Armourer, Steward, Cook, Master-at-Arms, and Cooper. |
 | | Petty officers remained just petty officers, and the MAA's title of "Chief" was one of function, not rank. |
 | | He was the principal petty officer of the ship, and the emphasis was placed on the word "Chief," or primary. |
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