dogwatch
Example Sentences
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I was on the larboard dogwatch this day, and so could observe the positioning of those ships, it appearing that we are preparing for some great action against the town of Norfolk.
From Literature
“Me and Smoltz started in September 16 as dogwatch radio team.”
From Literature
Such was the burden of the boatswain's discourse throughout the dogwatch.
From Project Gutenberg
Yesterday morning, Mr. Hawkins," said he, "in the dogwatch, down came Doctor Livesey with a flag of truce.
From Project Gutenberg
The third day after leaving Malta the forecastle hands were congregated on the topgallant forecastle during the dogwatch from six to eight.
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