messdeck
Ship dining area
A messdeck is the area on a naval vessel where enlisted sailors eat their meals and often spend their off-duty time.
The space typically combines dining tables with recreation areas in the cramped quarters below deck: The crew gathered on the messdeck for evening chow.
The term reflects traditional naval organization, where "mess" refers to a group that eats together.
Onboard food preparation area
- berthSleeping space on transport
- quartersAssigned living accommodations
- bulkheadInternal vessel barrier
- portholeCircular vessel window
forecastle · shipmate · enlisted · sailor · seaman · deckhand · watch · duty
Designated eating period
- galleyOnboard food preparation area
- trayShallow portable platform
- rationsControlled food portions
- chowInformal word for meals
grub · servery · bench · table · coffee · provisions · canteen · seconds
Goodwill among companions
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- shipmateFellow crew member
- crewWorking team aboard
- bunkmateBed-sharing cabin partner
quarters · morale · downtime · recreation · card games · sea stories · off-duty · gathering
galley
Onboard food preparation area
- berthSleeping space on transport
- quartersAssigned living accommodations
- bulkheadInternal vessel barrier
porthole · forecastle · shipmate · enlisted · sailor · seaman · deckhand · watch · duty · anchor
mealtime
Designated eating period
chow · grub · servery · bench · table · coffee · provisions · canteen · seconds · serving line
camaraderie
Goodwill among companions
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- shipmateFellow crew member
- crewWorking team aboard
bunkmate · quarters · morale · downtime · recreation · card games · sea stories · off-duty · gathering · socializing
messdeckwardroom
Officers' shipboard dining area
officers' mess · captain's cabin · officers' quarters · stateroom · bridge
mess, deck, messes, messed, messing, messy, messiness, decks, decked