DECK (2) Flashcards
a singular central construction, acting as a ceiling-of-sorts to the hull of the vessel
also refers to each of the numerous levels or storey of a ship
SHIP’S DECK
Originating from the Latin term for a vessel’s stern-side – Puppis
located on the vessel’s stern
basically used by the vessel’s commanding superiors to observe the work and navigational proceedings
it is the deck that forms the roof of a cabin built in the aft part of the superstructure of the ship
POOP DECK
is the primary deck in any vessel
is not the topmost deck
MAIN DECK
The deck that covers the hull of the vessel from its fore to its aft
It is the topmost deck on a ship
is the biggest deck amongst all other decks
UPPER DECK
refers to taking a lazy stroll in a feasible place like a beach or a park
serves as a place for the voyagers to take a calming and enjoyable walk on the ship while enjoying the beauty of the oceanic vista
It is generally the area around the superstructure
PROMENADE DECK
The deck located below the primary or main deck
comprises more than one deck
LOWER DECK
‘’tween’ is a colloquial abridging of the word ‘between.’
means an empty space separating or between (tween) two other decks in the hull of a vessel
TWEEN DECK
The deck that extends without any constructional breaks from the frontal part of the ship to the aft
there is no raised forecastle or lowered quarterdeck
FLUSH DECK
A deck that is not roofed and thus is open to the ever-changing weather conditions of the sea
It is the uppermost deck on the ship which is exposed to the environment
WEATHER DECK
is the deck on which the navigational equipment of the ships are housed
The skipper and the rest of his commanding officers generally are positioned on this deck during the vessel’s voyage
It is the room or a platform from which the ship is commanded
BRIDGE DECK
