The raised forecastle has all the normal anchor handling gear as well as a huge single winch used for hauling loads out of the fish hold. |
A hatchway between leads back into the forecastle, a tight and very silty space should you feel inclined to explore. |
This vessel had a short poop, forecastle, and midship deckhouse, not extended to the sides of the vessel. |
Then the topgallant masts and sail fell onto the forecastle, dragging in the water until cut free. |
On the forecastle deck the brass bell was struck, and with anchor down, the tenders were lifted out and readied to ferry passengers ashore. |
The best he could find was a place near the anchor's chains on the forecastle, near the cathead the crew uses as a privy. |