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Where a flush-deck escort carrier put its bridge

Archer used a compact side structure for the bridge, flying control, and radar mast while keeping other control spaces inside the hull.

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Question

Where were the bridge and flying-control positions on a flush-deck escort carrier?

Short answer

They occupied a small side structure beside the flight deck, while additional control facilities were built into the hull.

Notes

A flush deck did not leave Archer without a command position. A small structure at the flight-deck edge contained the bridge and flying-control station, with the radar mast rising from the same compact area. Other control facilities sat within the hull rather than in a large island. The arrangement preserved as much usable deck as possible while still giving the ship and air group dedicated control spaces.