{"product_id":"vintage-brass-bulkhead-or-compartment-identification-plate","title":"Bulkhead or Compartment Identification Plate","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"93\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"64\"\u003ebrass bulkhead or compartment identification plate\u003c\/strong\u003e from a ship, likely naval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"128\"\u003eBreakdown of the inscription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"144\"\u003e\"02-94-2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e → This is a compartment designation code used in shipboard compartment numbering systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e02\u003c\/strong\u003e = deck number (the 2nd deck above the main deck).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"401\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"310\"\u003e94\u003c\/strong\u003e = frame number (frames are the structural ribs of the ship, numbered from bow to stern).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"411\"\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e = the compartment’s position relative to the ship’s centerline (odd = starboard, even = port).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"604\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"604\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"525\"\u003e\"PASSAGE\"\u003c\/strong\u003e → This indicates the space type. In this case, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"601\"\u003epassageway or corridor\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\"WEATHER\"\u003c\/strong\u003e → Refers to it being a \u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eweather deck passage\u003c\/strong\u003e (an area exposed to the elements, not fully enclosed inside the ship).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"756\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"970\"\u003ePlates like this were mounted on bulkheads (walls) or at the entrance of compartments to help sailors identify their location on the ship quickly, which is crucial for navigation, operations, and damage control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eSo, this is essentially a \u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eshipboard location marker plate\u003c\/strong\u003e from a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003enaval vessel\u003c\/strong\u003e, designating a weather-exposed passageway on the 02 deck near frame 94, port side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e3.75\" x 2.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maupin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47262631198935,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/104_4933.jpg?v=1759863987","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/products\/vintage-brass-bulkhead-or-compartment-identification-plate","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}