deck watch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of deck watch
First recorded in 1855–60
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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
The deck watch gazed down at him in awe.
From Horses Nine Stories of Harness and Saddle by Sewell Ford
If this proved correct then, in all probability, the deck watch would largely be gathered on that side, even the attention of the officer more or less drawn in that direction.
From Wolves of the Sea Being a Tale of the Colonies from the Manuscript of One Geoffry Carlyle, Seaman, Narrating Certain Strange Adventures Which Befell Him Aboard the Pirate Craft "Namur" by Randall Parrish
The deck watch saw ghosts walking apparently in mid-air over the moonlit bay, and claimed that he saw the white figure of a man pass through the solid hull-plates of the ship.
From The White Invaders by Ray Cummings
The navigating officer has to stand regular deck watch with the others while at anchor, and the executive is expected to be on board during the day and have charge of everything in general.
From The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document by Anonymous
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