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Indeed , I subsequently discovered , that such was the state of discipline -- in this one particular , at least -- that very few of the seamen could tell where their proper stations were , at _ tacking or wearing _ . `` All hands tack ship , ahoy ! '' such was the announcement made by the boatswain 's mates at the hatchways the morning after the hard fate of Rose-water . It was just eight bells -- noon , and springing from my white jacket , which I had spread between the guns for a bed on the main-deck , I ran up the ladders , and , as usual , seized hold of the main-brace , which fifty hands were streaming along forward . When _ main-top-sail haul ! _ was given through the trumpet , I pulled at this brace with such heartiness and good-will , that I almost flattered myself that my instrumentality in getting the frigate round on the other tack , deserved a public vote of thanks , and a silver tankard from Congress . But something happened to be in the way aloft when the yards swung round ; a little confusion ensued ; and , with anger on his brow , Captain Claret came forward to see what occasioned it .