Hi Mark I’m very sorry if this is verging on the pedantic... on a ship of that size (brigs n barques) the galley would be near the main mast - amidships towards the bow - as the stern would be captains and officers quarters. SORRY !! 😶🌫️
No problem. I appreciate the info, Linnhe. 🤓 My (limited) research said the galley would be below deck near the center or rear of the ship. For smoother sailing. I simply chose the rear (stern.) The Captains quarters were usually under the poop deck at the stern. Placing the galley under that. At least on this ship. 🤣
I am not too concerned with total historical accuracy. This is imaginative fiction, not strict historical fiction. I also play with the historical timeline when it suits the story. More Hollywood movie than history textbook. 🤓
Perhaps I will change it to:
Andelbert and I went below deck and made our way to the galley.
"Heaven’s light!" You are making me hungry, Mark. I am heading to the kitchen for a sandwich. The bread will not be nearly as fine as Andelbert's, more's the pity. Cute story.
Hi Mark I’m very sorry if this is verging on the pedantic... on a ship of that size (brigs n barques) the galley would be near the main mast - amidships towards the bow - as the stern would be captains and officers quarters. SORRY !! 😶🌫️
No problem. I appreciate the info, Linnhe. 🤓 My (limited) research said the galley would be below deck near the center or rear of the ship. For smoother sailing. I simply chose the rear (stern.) The Captains quarters were usually under the poop deck at the stern. Placing the galley under that. At least on this ship. 🤣
I am not too concerned with total historical accuracy. This is imaginative fiction, not strict historical fiction. I also play with the historical timeline when it suits the story. More Hollywood movie than history textbook. 🤓
Perhaps I will change it to:
Andelbert and I went below deck and made our way to the galley.
I’m sorry, I’m just a rigging geek! ✌️
No problem at all. I appreciate it. I want your comments! Another reader was in the navy and he points out my nautical ignorance occasionally. 😂
"Heaven’s light!" You are making me hungry, Mark. I am heading to the kitchen for a sandwich. The bread will not be nearly as fine as Andelbert's, more's the pity. Cute story.
Thanks, Sharron. Everything makes me hungry. 😂
I really want to try some of Andelbert's bread!