The first chartered Ship of the Order of Mariners, Charleston Ship #1 leads the way in this newest of Side Orders. Nautical lessons and symbols take on esoteric meaning in this unit. Charleston Ship #1 operates in the Degree of Duty, as all Mariners Ships do, with the Degrees of Knowledge and Honor being conferred at the Fleet and Admiralty levels of the Order, respectively. A uniformed Order, the uniform of the Ship is navy blue uniform shirt and pants with black shoes.