A warship's hospitality spaces help define the kind of relationship a visit can support. A large hangar can hold hundreds of guests, while a wardroom or captain's table is better suited to a smaller gathering with an ambassador or ministers. Ship design therefore needs spaces for both broad public events and selective conversations. Who receives access, where they are hosted, and how many attend become part of the diplomatic message.
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Hospitality spaces as diplomatic access
The rooms opened to visitors, the guests invited aboard, and the setting chosen for them make a warship a venue for deliberate diplomatic relationships.