BOATSWAIN OF THE WATCH

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each watch the boatswain of the watch is ordered by the officer of the deck to thoroughly inspect the vessel from stem to stern-all decks, all quarters, and all holds. Anything found to be unseaman-like is corrected by him with the help of his deck force. (SWPB)