Bulkhead – Definition and Pronunciation
What is Bulkhead?
Bulkhead is a lateral partition built belowdecks that provides structural support for the boat.
Examples of Bulkhead
However, check wiring where you can, especially sensitive points where wires pass through a bulkhead or enter a tube or conduit. Lift the wires up to check the areas of insulation at the point of chafing for signs of wear. You could even place additional tape or other materials at the rubbing point to prevent future wear and chafe.
From “Ship Electrical System”.
From: “Best Practices for Gas Tank Installation and Cargo Tank Insulation”
I have seen boats in which electrical circuits, such as battery chargers, are installed on a bulkhead just below the hatch edge and even when the hatch is sealing properly, these can be vulnerable if the hatch has to be opened at sea or when it is raining.
From “Deck and Super Structure”.
During each day of the voyage Captain Turner ordered fire drills and tests of the ship’s watertight bulkhead doors. In addition, every passenger was allocated their own lifejacket, usually stored in their cabin.
From “The Lusitania Sinking Eyewitness Accounts From Survivors”.
Pronunciation of Bulkhead
