"Stand watch" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... the captain called Paul down and told him to order all hands on deck and get the chain hooks. This order surprised Paul as it was very unusual for any work to be done on Sunday except to stand watch, steer and trim sail. He made no remark, however, but proceeded to the deck and ordered all hands out. The men let their washing, sewing, and other domestic duties to which they generally devoted their attention on Sunday, and came on deck more astonished than Paul was. He then told ...
— The Story of Paul Boyton - Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World • Paul Boyton |
