deck watch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of deck watch
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Formerly, before an officer was allowed to stand a deck watch under way, he had to have two years at sea in addition to his four years' training at the Naval Academy.
From Time Magazine Archive
Still, that lieutenant was positive that the outrage hadn't been perpetrated during his deck watch.
From The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat by Durham, Victor G.
Only one officer at a time kept deck watch, and only one engineer officer down below.
From Dave Darrin After The Mine Layers by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
He has the deck watch, while the Creole is below.
From Gordon Craig Soldier of Fortune by Kimball, Alonzo
“Small boat with two enlisted men approaching, sir,” called out the deck watch of the big battleship “Long Island.”
From The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy by Patchin, Frank Gee
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