| | Royal Navy Pay and Conditions |
| | Time and Watches |
|
Name of Watch
|
Duration in Naval time
|
Duration in Civil time
|
|
Middle
|
0000 to 0400
|
midnight to 4 a.m.
|
|
Morning
|
0400 to 0800
|
4 a.m. to 8 a.m.
|
|
Forenoon
|
0800 to 1200
|
8 a.m. to noon.
|
|
Afternoon
|
1200 to 1600
|
noon to 4 p.m.
|
|
First Dog
|
1600 to 1800
|
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
|
|
Last Dog
|
1800 to 2000
|
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
|
|
First
|
2000 to 2400
|
8 p.m. to midnight
|
Ships Bells
| First half-hour |
one bell, |
| first hour |
two bells, |
| first hour and a half |
three bells, |
| second hour |
four bells, |
| second hour and a
half |
five bells, |
| third hour |
six bells, |
| third hour and a half |
seven bells, |
| fourth hour |
eight bells. |
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