Those made every three months to the admiral, or senior officer, of the offences and punishments, the officers serving on board, &c.
All the various reports and statements required by officers in command to be made periodically. (See...
The Sailor's Word-Book
·adj Containing, or consisting of, a fourth part; as, quarterly seasons. II. Quarterly ·noun A peri...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
In addition to the general accounts of the year, there are three returns to be transmitted to the ad...
The document by which officers draw three months' personal pay. ...
A return sent to the Admiral and Victualling Board, at the expiration of every three months. ...