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The Leirdalag The Leirdalag is a 160-foot, two-masted, square top sail schooner. With the exception of the two square sails at the top of the main mast, all sails are fore and aft rigged. (See sail plan.) The ship has four levels. A split fore and aft (poop) deck are the highest decks above water. The aft deck is behind the deck cabins (Master's, first mate's, and bosun's). The aft deck is reached by four steps (on either side of the deck cabins) and two narrow walkways. The large wooden ship's wheel (chest high on Rath) is attached to the back of the deck cabins. The sailor at the helm looks over the deck cabin to see where the ship is going The foredeck (very small) is five rungs (ladder rather than steps) above the main deck. There are capstans on fore and aft decks for raising the anchors. The deck cabins are divided by a passageway running between the larger cabin (starboard) and the two smaller cabins (port). It can be accessed by an entry from the main deck or a hatch from the poop deck. Aft of the deck cabins, below the poop deck, is storage for food and water casks. Near the center of the main deck is a deckhouse in which are a carpenter's workshop (aft), the galley and the cook's cabin (center), and bosun's locker (forward). Benches against this deckhouse face the forward and aft decks. The entrance to the forecastle is a hatch on the main deck. The forecastle is divided down the middle by a bulwark to provide separate quarters for men and women. Bunks, two high, line the outer bulwarks. Adults cannot stand upright in the aft portion of the forecastle. Forward of the forecastle, under the foredeck, is what is called the couple's cabin. The cabin provides a place for amorous members of the crew to be alone together. Aft of the forecastle, accessed by a separate hatch, are the passenger cabins. Below the passenger deck, sitting below the water line, is the cargo hold.
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