# Wheelhouse

**URL:** <https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/wheelhouse/16577>\
**Category:** GLMA\
**Created:** [August 20, 2016, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/wheelhouse/16577 "2016-08-20T14:50:40Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 20, 2016, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/wheelhouse/16577/1 "2016-08-20T14:50:40Z")

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On lakers built before the 70’s , what were the reasons of having the wheelhouse at the forepart of the vessel.

Hoping to get a professionnal answer.

Regards  
Giles