The dog watch
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In the old days, boats had guards that watched out for reefs or other boats. There was a total of six different guards a day, and the one at night was called the dog watch. It got its name because everyone was asleep at night except the dogs. Those who stood the dog watch had to pay extra attention because it was so dark outside. During World War II, the boats from Ålesund took refugees and soldiers with them to England and the dog watch was very important. They had to make sure that they were not discovered by the enemy. We say that those who helped other people to England were heroes. A hero is a person who does something good and is a role model for others. Those who stood the dog watch were some of these heroes. Do you have any heroes?