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What country was the first watch invented?
i think the watch was invented in canada.
Who made the first watch in the world?
Peter Henlein, 1511
What was the prize for the first running of the Melbourne cup?
The first was a gold watch,then a silver bowl adorned with horse and jockey.Today it is a three handled loving cup.
When did Blaise Pascal invent the wrist watch?
Actually, a German fellow named, Peter Heinlein invented the first portable watch (pocket watch). Blaise Pascal just thought it would be more handy to tie a string around it, and tie it to his wrist. i have searched in many sites, and none say about the exact time he wore a wrist watch. i assume it was during a close time to when the pocket watch was created. even though he did not necessarily invented the wrist watch (he just improved an already made invention) he was the first person reported to wear a watch on his wrist.
Is the word watch in the present past or future?
It can be all three depends on how you use it present - watch or watches. They watch the rugby. past - watched. They watched the game last night. future - will watch / going to watch. I will watch the game tonight. I am going to watch the game tonight.
When was The Viking Watch of the Danish Seaman created?
The Viking Watch of the Danish Seaman was created in 1948.
What is the duration of The Viking Watch of the Danish Seaman?
The duration of The Viking Watch of the Danish Seaman is 1.75 hours.
What is an able seaman?
An Able Seaman is an experienced seaman in the upperdeck department who assists the officer on watch, steers the ship and keeps gangway watch; one grade higher than the beginning grade of ordinary seaman; AB for short; AB was used apparently instead of AS to avoid confusion with OS which stands for ordinary seaman
Why does the seaman give the narrator a silver fourpenny?
Because the seaman wants the narrator to watch for a peg-legged man for him. Every month, the seaman gives Jim (the narrator) a silver fourpenny for doing this. Read Treasure Island to learn more.
What is the difference between seaman and seafarer?
SEAMAN is the first called to a person working SEABASED, this usually are MALE. But as time goes by WOMEN are now also performing the duties of a SEAMAN that's why SEAMAN was changed to SEAFARER to make it more universal.
Was Henry Hudson the first seaman to sail around the world?
no
What are Navy Recruits called?
The official term for a Enlisted Navy Recruit is "Seaman Recruit". For Officers attending the Naval Academy, they are know as "Midshipmen". ---- clown, recruit, seaman, idiot, screw up. pretty much watch full metal jacket and write down every name you hear
Who was the first british seaman to sail around the world was?
Is it Cabot or Drake?
What is the highest rank in the British navy?
I think it is The First Lord Seaman.
What does Bradford say happened to the 'proud and profane' seaman who made fun of the Puritans when they were sick during the voyage?
Bradford believed that the seaman's pride and mean behavior led God to make the seaman fall ill and be the first to die.
When the recruit has graduated from boot camp are they then referred to as Seamen?
Not always. It is proper to refer to Seaman Recruits (E-1), Seaman Apprentices (E-2) and Seaman (E-3) all as Seaman. However, there is also Fireman, Constructionman, etc. So if you are a Seaman, Seaman Apprentice, or Seaman Recruit, then yes, you can be referred to as Seaman.
Is Petty officer higher than seaman?
In the US Navy, the ranks of "Seaman Recruit", "Seaman Apprentice" and "Seaman" are junior to the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class. In increasing rank are Petty Officer 2nd Class, Petty Officer First Class and Chief Petty Officer. So, yes, any of the Petty Officer ranks are higher than any of the Seaman (or Airman or Fireman) ranks.
