C ontinuing my recent focus on the cabin deck and its various sleeping quarters, I've been working on something essential we all use daily. A toilet! F/V Scully's toilet, washroom or 'Head' (a nautical term originating from the location of toilets on early sailing ships) has been a surprisingly challenging, narrow space to model. It's actually been a great exercise in u nderstanding spatial constraints and practical design. In a cramped environment like a boat, every inch of space counts, and even the spatial layout of the toilet reflects the practical realities of life at sea. I poured over loads of reference photos and plans of real fishing boat toilets to get a feel for how these spaces are configured. Beyond basic fixtures, I've looked into the small details that add character and hint at the lives of the crew. What kind of storage solutions would there be? Where would they store their personal items? Would there be handrails in certain locations for sup...
A survival mystery set on-board a fishing vessel during the 1977 Alaskan Bering Sea Storm.