How many galleys onboard?

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Galleys are the ship’s cooking and food-preparation spaces, and larger vessels are designed with multiple galleys to keep meals flowing smoothly across all watches and sections. Having three galleys allows continuous service even if one is down for sanitation or maintenance, while also providing separation for safety and sanitation needs. This setup helps feed the entire crew efficiently, without overloading a single kitchen or creating bottlenecks during peak meal times. A single galley would struggle to serve everyone, two might be tight on coverage and redundancy, and four would be more than needed for typical mid-sized ships, adding unnecessary complexity.