{"product_id":"vintage-us-navy-compartment-id-plate-3","title":"US Navy Compartment ID Plate Crew's Mess","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Navy bulkhead plate marking the location of the Crew’s Mess (the enlisted dining area).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eBreaking down the markings:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"235\"\u003e\"1-51-2\" → Compartment designation code:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e1 = first deck below the main deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"326\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"326\"\u003e51 = located near ship’s frame 51.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e2 = second compartment off the centerline (even = port side, odd = starboard side).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\"CREWS MESS\" → Identifies the function of the space: this was the crew’s dining area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"565\"\u003e\"B-107-1L\" → Additional Navy coding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"647\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eB = below the main deck (sometimes used instead of just a deck number).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e107 = compartment number or frame reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e1L = further designator, often tied to compartment classification (living space) and side of ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"831\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eThis brass plate would have been bolted to a bulkhead or door so sailors knew exactly where they were on the ship. It also standardized navigation and was critical in damage control situations, where quick identification of spaces was vital.\u003cstrong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e4\" x 2\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maupin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47271884423383,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/104_4943.jpg?v=1759927118","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/en-au\/products\/vintage-us-navy-compartment-id-plate-3","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}