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The Outboard Passage |
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nitially very skeptical
about the existence of this passage, Aronnax’s comments about Captain
Nemo led me to include it in this design. I’ve speculated elsewhere
about Nemo’s long disappearances. We can consider that the captain uses
this passage to avoid the professor when he is not in a social mood.
Bringing Aronnax this way on his tour, however, indicates it is his normal
route. The novel makes clear that Nemo is a troubled, unstable man. The
luxurious salon and comprehensive library are his refuge from his
troubles. I think it is consistent with his personality to avoid the
temptation of this refuge when he is in his darker moods.
The passage was not easy to fit in the design. There is sufficient space outboard of the library, but the corner of the salon presents only the narrowest clearance, as shown in the plan above and the image at right. It might be necessary to turn sideways to pass. |
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The available clearance increases as we go forward, but although I reduced their size in this design, we must clear the large salon window opening. The narrow headroom at this point presents a bumping hazard. Forward of the window we descend some stairs and it is clear going though the forward watertight bulkhead to Nemo’s cabin. More to come... |
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