The Graveyard Watch

[j.sabourn]

They say most deaths occur about 2 or 3 in the morning. Maybe this should be under Safety. A large majority of ships nowadays are ploughing the oceans of the world with only 1 man on the bridge at these times, imagine the possibilities of disaster, in such an occasion, helmsman these no longer exist and lookouts,due to shortage of manpower either. This is another factor where safety is overlooked, it may be written down that a lookout should be kept at all times to cover the backs of those who decide on paper manning scales, but do nothing to solve the problem. JS

[Denis O'Shea]

JAY While agree with your sentiments after a good night out and a few Pussers rums I am sat in my chair with my rum toddy at 0305 and still here and with a bit of luck same next week. Rgds Den

[Frederick Lacey]

I usually get my 8 hours between 11pm and 7am so 2 to 3 doesn't worry me as I'll be asleep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!F.

[happy daze john in oz]

Doctors will now tell you that 8 hours is too long. Persons who only get 6 hours per night tend to live longer than those who get 8.

[Frederick Lacey]

Hi John, I think you have put the mockers on me now, at exactly 2.40am I had to get up for a pee.

F.

[Louis the Amigo]

Hi shipmates, this post reminds me of something. I read a while ago many women die on the toilet at night? I was a member of the Railway club back a few years ago {long gone} Three women passed away in the ladys in one night? it that a record, or Normal on a club night? the Ambulance crew had loads of work in them days? Clubs were full back then the beer was cheaper.

[Ivan Cloherty]

Louis, most of us are still trying to think of a suitable response, they'll come you can be assured!

[cappy]

Hi shipmates, this post reminds me of something. I read a while ago many women die on the toilet at night? I was a member of the Railway club back a few years ago {long gone} Three women passed away in the ladys in one night? it that a record, or Normal on a club night? the Ambulance crew had loads of work in them days? Clubs were full back then the beer was cheaper.

####did you say passed away or pissed away louis regards cappy

[Louis the Amigo]

Hi shipmates {some toilet humour?} but its true. it happen 3 ladys in the ladys. 4am till 8am was my best watch at sea, watching the dawn come up on a still sea {magic} and we got payed for it.

[gray_marian]

#6, My dear Louis, Perhaps we should establish which chronicle you were reading at the time