The USS Constitution had a crew of around 400+, and I was wondering...how many heads did she have, some were in the bowsprti so the sea would keep them reasonably clean, but for 400 men, how many and location? Just wondering, I don't know where that idea popped up from!
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When I remember correctly, the HMS Victory with 800 seamen on board had 6 seats of ease for the normal crew - the officers had round houses or the quarter galleries at the stern
In addition they used often the chains if it was crowdy at the head
For pee they used often the big one......
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Pissdales
A very good example here on Willis model - hope it is ok to use your photo here to explain
and a pissdale made out of wood on the contemporary model
Pissdales
A very good example here on Willis model - hope it is ok to use your photo here to explain
and a pissdale made out of wood on the contemporary model
Warship; Third rate; 60 guns
Scale: 1:48. A contemporary full hull model of 60-gun two-decker third rate ship of the line (circa 1706), built plank on frame in the Navy Board style. The model is decked, equipped and mounted on a modern wooden support. A noticeable...
When I remember correctly, the HMS Victory with 800 seamen on board had 6 seats of ease for the normal crew - the officers had round houses or the quarter galleries at the stern
In addition they used often the chains if it was crowdy at the head
For pee they used often the big one......
Wow, thanks for all the replies! Thr Revell Connie shows two.
Sailing back then was nothing like today!
Sailing back then was nothing like today!