Galley (kitchen)

Under galley is today understood generally the kitchen on a ship.

The word galley is attributed to medium dutch kabuyse or kabuys and appears in the 15th century in the Middle Low German as Kabuse (see also cubbyhole ): At that time it meant so much as wooden shed as a kitchen space on board, even small, low deckhouse for the kitchen.

On a boat is referred to as the kitchen pantry. This term designated on larger vessels usually a simple sideboard or small kitchen. However, it can also refer to the space for storing and cleaning the dishes.

The chef of the galley is traditionally called Smut or ship's cook. He may be allocated to support so-called steward. These are members of the crew who help out in turn in the kitchen. This applies to the German Navy.

On merchant ships boss is the name given to the chef. Smut would be a terrible insult, because it means " Dingy ". Back shank is made by the Steward or the fair boy.

On passenger vessels, the chef is named for the passengers chef.

Idiom: Starting in the galley!