Because the clipper ship has a very low freeboard in order to reduce windward resistance, it does not have three or four artillery decks above the water like European sail warships.
This ship has only one gun deck above the water. The living deck is half on the waterline and half below the waterline. There are no windows. Because if you open the window, the waves will come in. If it is overloaded, the draft will increase and the entire living area will be underwater.
Although there is no sunlight, the ventilation of the living compartment and bottom compartment is very good.
For ventilation, Yang Fan even requested that a ventilation device be specially designed. A steam engine used in a small car is additionally used to drive the exhaust fan to provide 24-hour ventilation. In addition to being darker, the air quality in the living and bottom warehouses is still good.
Besides, it won't be too dark, because Yang Fan would rather spend the teleported gold to install solar panels and lithium battery packs on his beloved battleship. There are electric lights in the cabin.
In this era, whether in the East or the West, life on board ships was very difficult.
Not to mention anything else, first of all, fresh water is loaded on the ship in wooden barrels, which will turn smelly in less than ten days. During the voyage, everyone from the captain to the lowest sailor could only drink foul-smelling water. Just boil the water and pour it into the barrel, which can only last for twenty days at most.
So we see in movies that European sailing warships carry a lot of wine, mainly mixed with water to cover up the smell.
On European ships, there are many cannons and the rigging is so complicated that it makes people feel numb. So it requires a lot of manpower. In addition to the gunners and sailors, there were cooks, doctors, carpenters, powder boys, naval trainees, marines and other personnel. A 1,500-ton sailing battleship like this requires about 700 people.
If there are too many people, the living conditions will be extremely poor.
In addition to the officers at the stern, the well-ventilated area at the bow houses technical personnel such as lookouts, cooks, doctors, naval interns, etc. The gunners and sailors could only sleep in hammocks in the gun cabin and put them away during the day. The remaining people can only live in the bottom warehouse. The air is dark, humid and polluted, and there are few opportunities to come out to see the sun and sea breeze.
The salary is also low, and the lower-level personnel on the ship are all gangsters, scoundrels, and people who can't survive. In order to suppress these scum, the captain has absolute authority and can hang anyone, whip him, etc. Therefore, marines must be placed on the ship to suppress crew riots.
In addition to people on the ship, there are usually several ship cats used to catch mice.
The space on the boat is narrow, and once a mouse runs up and gets into the small gaps in the debris, it will be impossible to catch it. But it's not good to let it go. They reproduce too fast and spread not only plague and hemorrhagic fever. Drool and feces can also contaminate precious food and fresh water.
Except when docking, the gangplank should always be guarded by someone to prevent rats from getting on board. At the same time, a porcelain ball was installed in the middle of the cable, so that mice trying to climb onto the ship from the cable would fall into the sea. At this time, it is up to the cat to catch the mice that have sneaked into the boat.
Moreover, pets like cats can also bring great psychological comfort to the crew during boring voyages. The cute cat is the crew's favorite. If there is anything delicious, I am willing to feed it to the cat instead of eating it myself.
Shipcat is a formal member of the Navy and has military status. Like the sailors, he also receives a salary from the navy. His salary is kept with the accountant on the ship and is mainly used to buy cat food and treat his illness.
At this time, Mingyan brought over three civet cats and showed them to Yang Fan. At this time, the three cats looked fierce and cute. He bared his teeth at Yang Fan.
Or three little kittens. It is said that cats raised on boats since childhood can adapt to the sea environment. Adult cats may get seasick.
Yang Fan happily fed a few small dried fish. The little cat immediately recognized Yang Fan and rubbed his hand with its little head.
The Chinese civet cat is very powerful. Far stronger than cats from any country. Even when walking, you can look like a tiger.
There was once a pet owner who went downstairs to take out the garbage with his cat on his shoulder, and petted the stray tabby cat. My own cat got jealous and howled crazily at the civet cat. The two cats cursed loudly and looked very dirty. The pet owner was afraid of a fight and left quickly.
No one expected that a few days later, the civet cat would climb up the tenth floor from the drainage pipe. He opened the window screen, entered the house, beat the girl's penis painfully, and then walked away. There was no one at home that day
Man, the poor short-haired girl was beaten to the point of being hospitalized for a month. The pet owner spent six thousand oceans.
"Life at sea is very boring and very difficult. First of all, we must ensure that the crew can drink clean water and eat clean food. Only in this way can their health and combat effectiveness be guaranteed," Yang Fan said.
"Master, we have thought of many ways. We brought soybeans on board, made tofu to supplement protein for the crew, and made bean sprouts to supplement vitamins to prevent scurvy. However, there is really no way to preserve fresh water without stinking." Mingyan had a headache. said.
Yang Fan thought for a while and said: "There is a way. Use a silver-plated water storage bucket, pour boiling water into it and seal it. Silver can sterilize, so the water will not stink. In addition, there is a boiler on the ship to boil the water. Open for use."
Yang Fan thought for a while and then said: "In future shipbuilding, it is best to set up more fresh water warehouses in the bottom tanks, and at the same time set up rainwater collection devices on the ship to replenish fresh water when it rains heavily. This water is not used for drinking. It is used as water for steam engine boilers and also You can take a bath and wash clothes, and you can use preservatives to prevent the water from deteriorating. Let me see if Chen Xi and the others can design a device that uses lens focusing, or is similar to the principle of a solar water heater, to evaporate seawater and condense fresh water."
"Sir, this is great. Even if you get lost, you don't have to worry about running out of fresh water." Mingyan said.
"You can actually think more about ways to preserve food. For example, Sichuan kimchi can be stored for a long time, and so can sauerkraut. In addition, I will also provide you with the frozen and dehydrated dried vegetables used by the army. This way, you don't have to worry about not being able to eat vegetables on the ship. For meat, we have bacon, prairie beef jerky, and ham from Yunnan and Zhejiang. All of them can be stored for a long time. Rice and flour are sealed in tinplate cans and can be stored for several years." Yang Fan continued to inspire them.
"Sir, what you said is so good. Why didn't we think of it?" the engineers at the shipyard said.
"So, there are always more solutions than difficulties. Let's go down and take a look at the living area. Let's see what the living environment is like." Yang Fan said.
The group arrived at the lower living area. This place is similar to a hotel suite. There is a corridor more than two meters wide in the middle, and rooms on both sides are three meters wide and more than four meters deep.
The wattage of the electric lights in the corridor is not high, but it is not dark either and you can see clearly. After all, solar cell power generation must be used sparingly.
Yang Fan walked into a room. The door is in the middle, and there are multi-level bunks on both sides. Each bunk has a curtain to ensure personal privacy. There are also lockers for clothing and personal belongings that can be locked.
"Sir, this floor is the living area, including dormitories, conference rooms, restaurants, medical and pharmacy, operating rooms, libraries, etc. A 20-square-meter gym has been specially set up according to your request. Fitness equipment has been installed." Mingyan introduced.
Yang Fan looked around and said: "Everything is very good, except that the conditions for bathing and washing clothes are poor. I suggest adding another bathroom and a laundry room. I asked Chen Xi and the others to develop a washing machine driven by a steam engine to provide for the entire ship. The staff provides laundry services.”
"It's a pity to release the steam from the steam engine. Add a condensation recovery device. This part of the fresh water can be used for bathing and washing clothes. After all, sea water cannot wash clothes. If you don't wash clothes for a long time, people will smell bad if you don't take a bath. In addition, you can use the stinking water that has deteriorated Water is given priority to the steam engine. The steam engine does not choose this, as long as it is fresh water. The water condensed from the exhaust of the steam engine is distilled water and is drinkable."
Steam engines all use fresh water. There is too much scale in sea water and it will clog the water pipes. So this boat has a huge fresh water tank.
Mingyan said with emotion: "Master, you are so kind to the officers and soldiers. I read the information you gave me about the navy in Europe. Our ship's living conditions are definitely the best in the world."
