The Dogwatch

The ”Hundevakta” (The Dogwatch) is a statue erected in honour of the war sailors of WW II. The word ”dog watch” arises from the division of the watches at sea during that time, and the dog watch was considered the most strenuous and toughest watch. It lasted from midnight until 4 in the morning, when people are considered to be the least vigilant and in a vulnerable position. The sculpture depicts a young man keeping a lookout for the dangers surrounding him, and has become a representative for thousands of other sailors in the same situation.