The captains of his majesty's navy, indeed, or any other commissioned officers, appointed by the board of admiralty, may inquire into the condition of the forts and garrisons, and report their observations to that board.

事实上，英国海军的舰长或任何其他由海军委员会任命的委任军官，可以调查要塞和驻军的状况，并向该委员会报告他们的观察结果。