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The interior area of the ship used to detain prisoners & stowaways, and to punish delinquent crew members is known as the brig. The brig usually resembles a prison-cell with bars and a locked, hinged door.

On the other hand, a ship dedicated to containing prisoners may be called a prison hulk.

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Note that the term "brig" is carried over to all Naval prisons - even those ashore.

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A jail cell on a ship is called a brig.

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