Did Ships Have Fireplaces?

Yes, ships in the Age of Sail would have something like a stove or a hearth for cooking, either set directly on bricks on the deck or raised over the deck.

How did they stay warm on old ships?

Heating in the old sailing ships, many of which were in use until the late 1870s, was almost non-existent. ... Hanging or charcoal stoves were used to dry between decks but were used to dry between decks but were of no value in heating the ship. With the advent of steam it became possible to heat our ships.

How did they have fires on ships?

Fire detection and firefighting on container ships

Cargo holds are often fitted with an active smoke detection system, whereby air is drawn from the cargo holds through metal tubes. That air is then passed through smoke detectors which, in the event of activation, alert the crew to a possible fire.