deckhouses
Vessels' topside structures
Deckhouses are enclosed structures built on the deck of a ship, typically providing shelter, living quarters, or housing for navigation equipment.
A single deckhouse might contain the bridge, crew cabins, or storage areas: The captain emerged from the deckhouse to survey the approaching storm.
Simple wooden dwelling
- superstructureConstruction above the base
- wheelhouseOne's area of expertise
- pilothouseEnclosed ship steering station
- shelterProtected place or structure
enclosure · compartment · housing · bridge · chartroom · cockpit · helm · navigation
Receptacle for contents
- shipSeagoing transport vessel
- yachtLarge pleasure vessel
- trawlerNet-dragging fishing boat
- tugboatSmall craft that pulls ships
freighter · schooner · barge · cruiser · sailboat · motorboat · ferry · fishing boat
Tree-derived building material
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- aluminumElement thirteen
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- compositeMade of distinct parts
plating · framing · joinery · welding · rivets · insulation · weatherproofing · corrosion
cabin
Simple wooden dwelling
- superstructureConstruction above the base
- wheelhouseOne's area of expertise
- pilothouseEnclosed ship steering station
shelter · enclosure · compartment · housing · bridge · chartroom · cockpit · helm · navigation · quarters
vessel
Receptacle for contents
tugboat · freighter · schooner · barge · cruiser · sailboat · motorboat · ferry · fishing boat · merchant ship
wood
Tree-derived building material
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- aluminumElement thirteen
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
composite · plating · framing · joinery · welding · rivets · insulation · weatherproofing · corrosion · maintenance
deckhousesholds
Keeps in possession
cargo holds · bilges · lower decks · steerage · engine rooms