I swore I wouldn't respond to Duckboots question, but, it just tickled the hell out of me. No lass, the head is so named because it is in the "head" of the ship. Its a platform with a hole in it, and, when it is rough, it is self flushing!! no paper needed either lol

Does anyone know THE LOCH ARCRE by Masefield? it will make you hair stand up. One of my favorite poems.