flying bridge
Elevated steering station
A flying bridge is an open platform above a boat's main bridge, offering better visibility for navigation or spotting fish.
It typically includes duplicate steering and engine controls, allowing the captain to operate from either location.
Common on sport fishing boats and larger pleasure craft: He steered from the flying bridge to watch for dolphins.
Vessel's steering mechanism
- captainOne who commands
- steeringControlling direction of movement
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- navigationDetermining position and course
control · officer · maneuvering · autopilot · orders · radar · communication · course
Enclosed ship steering station
- wheelhouseOne's area of expertise
- superstructureConstruction above the base
- hardtopRigid-roofed vehicle
- consoleComfort in distress
windscreen · deck · canvas · ladder · railing · seating · instrumentation · flybridge
Unobstructed wide-angle view
- horizonApparent earth-sky meeting
- vistaPleasing distant scene
- skylineUrban profile against atmosphere
- overlookMiss or commanding view
birdseye · perspective · scenery · vantage · elevation · sightlines · surroundings · seascape
helm
Vessel's steering mechanism
navigation · control · officer · maneuvering · autopilot · orders · radar · communication · course · bearing
pilothouse
Enclosed ship steering station
- wheelhouseOne's area of expertise
- superstructureConstruction above the base
- hardtopRigid-roofed vehicle
console · windscreen · deck · canvas · ladder · railing · seating · instrumentation · flybridge · overhang
panorama
Unobstructed wide-angle view
overlook · birdseye · perspective · scenery · vantage · elevation · sightlines · surroundings · seascape · 360-degree
breeze
Light, gentle air movement
elements · outdoors · freshness · uncovered · weather · sunshine · spray · airiness · ventilation · canopy