Time and Watches on Ships
On board ship the day is divided into Seven Watches, and the crew into two divisions - the Starboard (on the steersman's right) and the Port (on the steersman's left). These divisions break up the watching and working of the ship into convenient portions, and enable to crew to watch and work at alternate times. The Time is kept by means of bells , which are struck at certain intervals.
Afternoon | Watch from Noon to 4 pm |
First Dog | Watch from 4 to 6 pm |
Second Dog | Watch from 6 to 8 pm |
First | Watch from 8 to 12 pm |
Middle | Watch from 12 to 4 am |
Morning | Watch from 4 to 8 am |
Forenoon | Watch from 8 to Noon |
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