CONDITION III

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1. Condition III is considered normal. Smooth sea, no sweat, even a simple anchoring or heaving the anchor when done with no harbor or breakwater or traffic to contend with. It is usually 4 (hours) on, 8 off. Or there can be several watches if lots of officers and people are available. (FO 2464)

2. Condition III = third of the ship on watch. (FO 80)

3. under way with 3 watches. (BO 34, 16 Jun 67)