What You Didn't Know About Life On A Submarine

Bathrooms, or "Heads"

The heads on a submarine are typically small, utilitarian spaces that are designed to conserve water and space.

It is possible for a submarine to have a couple of small, cramped bathrooms around the ship, but most of the time, there will only be one tiny bathroom for close to 40 men.

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