Heads or Head or Bathroom - What's Correct ?

[MarkJ]

Hi Folks

In another thread (re Bumfizzels) mention was made of correct nautical terminology.

Some thought the Head or Head is the room, some think the actual Thunder Box.

The term came from old sailing ship days, we all know that, but it meant the sailors latrines forward at the Head (or heads) of the ship.

but the officers had their own toilets below, and aft, didn't they? Admiral Nelson couldn't have normal sailors watching his white bum.

So what were the toilets below called? And is it fair to call them that?

What do you actually call that area on your boat?



Mark