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Show Seamen's Watches. In the time division of the 24 hours of the day Into watches on board ships at sea there are five watches of four hours each and two of two hours, every watch having Its distinctive name. Beginning at noon, the afternoon after-noon watch Is from 12 m. to 4 p. w. ; first dog watch, 4 p. m. to 6 p. m.; second dog watch, 6 p. m. to 8 p. m.; night watch, 8 p. m. to 12 midnight; middle watch, 12 midnight to 4 a. in.; morning watch, 4 a. m. to 8 a.' m.; forenoon watch, 8 a. m. to noon. |