If you have compartment 2-230-4-Q, what side of the ship is it located on?

In naval terminology, compartment designations are standardized, and the numbers and letters in the designation provide specific information about their location on the ship. The first number indicates the deck level, while the second number refers to the compartment's position along the length of the ship.

In this case, "2-230-4-Q" indicates that this compartment is located on the port side of the ship. Specifically, compartments are numbered such that even-numbered designs, like 2-230, typically designate spaces on the port side, while odd-numbered designs would indicate a space on the starboard side. The "Q" at the end often denotes a specific type of compartment or function, but it does not affect the side of the ship.

Since the designation follows this convention, the conclusion that this compartment is on the port side accurately reflects the standard naval organizational system used on ships.