poop deck
Ship's rear deck
A poop deck is the raised deck at the stern of a ship, typically forming the roof of the captain's cabin below.
The name comes from the Latin word for stern, not from excrement—though the coincidence delights children and invites jokes: The captain stood on the poop deck surveying the harbor.
Strict or ship's aft
- aftVessel's rear area
- taffrailShip's rear deck railing
- transomCrossbar above a door
- fantailRadial plume arrangement
platform · overhang · railing · balustrade · planking · gangway · hatch · companionway
Wind-propelled ocean vessel
- galleonLarge historical sailing ship
- frigateMedium-sized naval warship
- clipperFast ship or trimmer
- man-of-warArmed sailing vessel
brig · schooner · barque · carrack · tall ship · warship · privateer · rigging
Vessel's steering mechanism
- steeringControlling direction of movement
- wheelRotating circular frame
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- navigationDetermining position and course
charts · bearing · heading · course · lookout · observation · vantage · sightlines
stern
Strict or ship's aft
fantail · platform · overhang · railing · balustrade · planking · gangway · hatch · companionway · bulwark
sailing ship
Wind-propelled ocean vessel
man-of-war · brig · schooner · barque · carrack · tall ship · warship · privateer · rigging · mast
helm
Vessel's steering mechanism
- steeringControlling direction of movement
- wheelRotating circular frame
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
navigation · charts · bearing · heading · course · lookout · observation · vantage · sightlines · spyglass
captain
One who commands
- officerAuthority figure in uniform
- helmsmanOne who navigates vessels
- quartermasterOfficer managing military supplies
orders · authority · supervision · bridge · station · post · duty · rank · admiral · skipper
poop deckhold
Maintain in grasp
cargo hold · bilge · below decks · lower deck · keel
deck, decks, decked, decking, afterdeck, quarterdeck, upper deck, sun deck, main deck