12 o’clock, 4 o’clock, and 8 o’clock. My sailor dad had a clock that chimed in ships bells.
They mark off the portions of a 4-hour watch. They ring the bell every half-hour, so eight bells means the end of the watch. The duty officer changes at that point,
E.Z. Smith Premium Member 14 days ago
12 o’clock, 4 o’clock, and 8 o’clock. My sailor dad had a clock that chimed in ships bells.
Ken Norris Premium Member 14 days ago
They mark off the portions of a 4-hour watch. They ring the bell every half-hour, so eight bells means the end of the watch. The duty officer changes at that point,