Oilers
Oilers assisted the Engineers. There was one oiler per watch. He made rounds of the Engine Room to check water levels, pressures, and monitor for overheating of bearings, etc. Using oil cans with various grades of lubricants, he would directly oil some parts of the engine and pumps and check and fill other oil reservoirs that automatically oiled internal parts. The Oiler might engage in simple maintenance of the auxiliary machinery and was responsible for the pumping of ballast and boiler #3 (the coffee pot). He was also responsible for whatever else might be ordered by the assistant engineer or chief engineer.
