[Source 1] In 1882, the Port Captaincy of the province was composed of the following personnel: 1 Port Captain; 1 secretary, whose duties were performed by the Finance Officer of the Companhia de Aprendizes Marinheiros; 1 person in charge of errands, serving as a Clerk; 1 Foreman; 7 rowers for the launches and rescue launch. [Source 2] According to the report, the captaincy building is not in good condition and urgently needs repairs. The following personnel work there: Port Captain; 1 secretary whose position is held by the finance officer of the Companhia de Aprendizes Marinheiros; 1 errands officer who serves as a clerk and substitutes for the finance officer in his absences; 1 foreman; 1 extraordinary 4th class engineer; 1 stoker; rowers for the launches. As for the vessels, the following were available: 1 steam launch (in fair condition), 1 small naval rescue launch (needed repairs), and 1 six-oar launch (in poor condition).