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Luxury Yacht Charterers | Why is a Ship’s Bathroom Called a Head?

SHIP’S BATHROOM

Anyone familiar with the luxury yacht charter market knows the term, “head.”  In specific, the reference is made to an onboard bathroom.  

Whether a small bareboat sailboat or one of the largest yachts in the world does not matter. Rarely are bathrooms referred to as anything other than a head.

Ever wonder why???

 

THE REASON

Here’s the reason – dating back to the 1400’s, toilets on ships were normally located in the bow or “head” of the vessel. By placing the toilet near the base of the bowsprit, splashing water served to naturally clean the toilet area.

Of course, the bathrooms on today’s superyachts are located throughout the vessel and are anything but utilitarian.

 

VISUAL – SUPERYACHT HIGH POWER III

Take a peek at the bathroom on Mediterranean yacht charter motor yacht HIGH POWER III (ex-Numptia)

Photograph of luxury yacht NUMPTIA's master bathroom with sauna and white tub with rainshower

 

 

 

The curved tub is solid marble.  The privacy wall hides two suspended rainforest showers.

Now THAT’S a head!!!

 

 

 

 

HOW TO RENT A YACHT CHARTER

In conclusion, rent a private yacht and experience true opulence and head on yacht at sea.   Contact 1-800 Yacht Charters to arrange a getaway on the newest and largest yachts in the world’s best destinations. To charter a private luxury yacht for the vacation of a lifetime, contact 1-800 Yacht Charters  at https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/

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Ms. Jana Sheeder is President of 1-800 Yacht Charters. Providing The Superyacht Experience(tm) since 1976. Private luxury yacht charter vacations in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas, South Pacific, South Florida, Miami and The Florida Keys, Italian Rivera, Belize. Megayacht charter company focused on generosity, Pay It Forward, Random Acts of Kindness, Giftivism, giving back to the ocean, to the needy, and the environment with every superyachting charter. Providing eco-friendly alternatives while on yacht charters and known for 6-star customer service, experience, and generosity.

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