The Northern Star

The Upper Decks

The top decks of The Northern Star and the entrance to the Captain's Quarters.

The Poop Deck

The highest deck at the stern of a large ship, above the Captain's quarters. This being the normal hangout of the First Mate and some of the other named Crew, however most used for Navigational purposes and plotting.

Quarterdeck

The quarterdeck is a raised deck behind the main mast the ship. It is where the Captain commands The Northern Star and where the ship's colors are kept. It is used as the main ceremonial and reception area on board.

Captain's Quarters

The Quarters of Captain Emmerick Hayes. Comprising of reception rooms and bedding bunks, it is not known for many beyond a beautiful lady of Tortuga to stay in these quarters. Being brought to the Captain is most of the time not something to extend your life line.

Upper Gun Deck

Unlike the Lower and Middle Decks, this Deck is open to skies in the middle of the ship's upper rows. The Gun Deck holds three small boats, similar and sometimes used as lifeboats, held up in cradles attached to the open beams that cross the space. The Upper Gun Deck is armed with Twenty-Four Pounder Cannons, with 15 on each side of the ship. A normal hangout for the Gunners and Crew.

The Mid Decks

The mid enclosed decks within The Northern Star.

Gun Deck

The Gun Deck houses the 28 twenty-four pounder cannons with their smaller load ammo. There are 14 Cannons on each side of the Northern Star.

The Galley

A galley is the kitchen aboard the Northern Star, laid out in an efficient typical style with longitudinal units and overhead cabinets of heavy wood and iron clasps. The Stoves never seem to be out, it is a busy place of those crew off duty and those who are providing for their hungers and thirsts.

The Wardroom

The living and dining quarters of the crew of the Northern Star. Situated with long communal tables and benches, this place is never quiet, whether it's the songs of sea being sung loud or the snoring of those drunkards left behind after a wild night.

The Crew Quarters

The sleeping quarters of the main body of Crew Members of the Northern Star. These hold bunk beds and basic bathroom facilities. The cabins are enclosed spaces and never empty. Where there is no space for a bunk, a hammock will hang in it's place.

The Lower Decks

The lower levels of The Northern Star, including the Orlop Deck and the Hold.

Lower Gun Deck

The lowest of the gun decks on the Northern Star. On each side of the Ship are 15 thiry-two pounder cannons, each of which can blast a cannonball over the size of a coconut weighing 14kg each. Whilst, however, The Star is not in battle this is where some of the seamen will hang their hammocks to rest during long voyages.

Orlop Deck

The Orlop Deck is a Storage Deck inside the lower levels of the Northern Star. This is also the place to find certain offices and cabins of some important crew members.

Quartermaster Cabin

The office of John Tilly, Quartermaster of the Northern Star. Normally a place of great discussion, plans and eyes on treasure and great adventures to be brought to the captain's ears.

Doctor's Office

The old Doctor's office stands with gathered equipment, even a surgical table. There hasn't been a doctor for some time, but the supplies are carefully watched by John Tilly, the Star's Quartermaster for the day a new doctor comes to aid them.

The Hold

The Storage Hold contains the bulkier and more basic of provisions for the Ship and her Crew. Including food and building materials for the ship's repairs.