Virtual Tour of the Ship - Mess, Galley, and Pantry
Crew's Mess, Galley and Pantry
The Crew's Mess served as a dining area and night kitchen for Mather crewmen who worked in the deck, engine, and galley departments throughout the Mather's career. Crew and officers alike worked, or were on watch, four hours and then were off for eight hours.
This meant that he kitchen, or Galley, had to prepare meals 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Steward was the head cook and was assisted by a Second Cook who did the baking and prep work in the Galley, and by two Porters who were responsible for cleanup and serving. The Second Cook's Quarters are just forward of the night kitchen.
Specially built cupboards would keep dishes from falling out in rough weather. The room aft of the Galley is the Pantry, where all food stores were kept. This entire area was severly smoke-damaged in 1984 and was restored by volunteers.
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