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Life within the ship...
Flagship - (pictured right-top) Admiral David Farragut's flagship, the USS Hartford, is replicated in part at Port Columbus to demonstrate daily navy life to museum visitors. A recreated berth deck, wardroom and officers cabin are on display and are frequently used in living history activities at the museum. Admiral Farragut was the US Navy's first admiral..
Berth Deck - (pictured right-middle) This was the deck below the deck and is where the enlisted sailors slept. It was to be kept absolutely clean during the days and occupied only with hammocks during the nights.
Ward Room - (pictured right-bottom) This room was located in the center of the ship and was used as the dining room for all the junior officers, whose cabins opened into the ward room. It was also used as the surgeon's workplace during combat since it was the only room with a large table in most ships. This tradition continues in today's navy in smaller ships.
