8 Bells

What event caused the requirement for the Captain of a US Navy ship to
give permission before the striking of eight bells?
- It is related to an attempted mutiny on a US sailing vessel in the early 1800's.

- The signal to mutiny was the sounding of eight bells. The attempted
mutiny was discovered and thwarted.

- Since then the Captains permission is required to sound eight bells,
an indication all is well at the end of the watch.

http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/june2008/ss64.htm


Steve Shackleton, I have significant testimony in the Navy regarding the Captain & watch. Also I’ve been following the “Triple Crown” and have had other fivedoves posts on this.

This Saturday “Big Brown” is going for the 1st Triple Crown in 30 years.

I appreciated your post!

Blessings,

Tony