Mock boat for indicating parts of a boat by feel

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A specialized device is being created for a visually impaired scuba diver who desires to participate in wreck diving expeditions with a trained guide nearby. This assistive technology will enable the dive partner to convey specific information about their current position on the vessel through subtle gestures or vocal cues. The device must be compact enough to secure to a BC harness, thereby ensuring ease of mobility and reduced weight impact during dives. It's crucial for this indicator to clearly illustrate several key components: the bow, which denotes the front of the boat; the stern, signifying the rear section; the top surface; the bottom surface of the vessel; and finally, an easily identifiable entrance point that serves as a visual anchor for navigation. By carefully crafting these critical landmarks into the device's design, dive participants can rely on precise positioning cues, greatly enhancing their ability to successfully navigate underwater wrecks while also maintaining awareness of their relative position within the boat structure at all times.