Ultimately responsible for the entire vessel, cargo and crew, the Captain was the only person to have an office and separate sleeping quarters. A stairway leads directly from the office up to the Pilot House where the Captain would be on the bridge during storms, while navigating rivers and canals, or coming into port. The ship's safe is located here, as are cabinets for medical supplies which were dispensed by the Captain as Chief Medical Officer. The original black walnut was discovered under a layer of paint and green paneling. Renovation is in progress.
Pilot House
Observation Lounge
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