Chartroom

/ˈtʃɑːrtrʊm/ noun

Definition

A room on a ship where navigational maps and charts are stored and displayed for use by the crew.

Etymology

From chart (Old French carte) + room (Old English rum meaning 'space'). The compound emerged as naval terminology for the ship's dedicated maproom.

Kelly Says

Before computers, the chartroom was the nerve center of navigation—sailors would gather around to plot courses, check their position, and debate the safest route around hazards.

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