quarterdecks
Naval command areas
Quarterdecks is the plural of quarterdeck, the raised section at the stern of a ship, traditionally reserved for officers and ceremonies.
On naval vessels, the quarterdeck remains a formal area where salutes are rendered and dignitaries received: The captain addressed the crew from the quarterdeck.
The term evokes naval tradition and command authority.
Strict or ship's aft
- aftVessel's rear area
- helmVessel's steering mechanism
- riggingRopes controlling ship sails
- mastVessel's sail support
bowsprit · forecastle · gunwale · bulwark · tiller · starboard · portside · keel
One who commands
- admiralSenior naval commander
- officersThose holding authority
- ordersInstructions to obey
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
leadership · discipline · rank · seniority · chain of command · subordination · coordination · oversight
Ordering work to be made
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- medalsAwards for achievement
uniforms · tradition · pomp · pageantry · decorum · inspection · muster · presentation
stern
Strict or ship's aft
mast · bowsprit · forecastle · gunwale · bulwark · tiller · starboard · portside · keel · hull
captain
One who commands
authority · leadership · discipline · rank · seniority · chain of command · subordination · coordination · oversight · directives
commissioning
Ordering work to be made
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- honorsRecognition for achievement
medals · uniforms · tradition · pomp · pageantry · decorum · inspection · muster · presentation · awards
panorama
Unobstructed wide-angle view
sunset · telescope · binoculars · lookout · vista · observation · survey · prospect · skyline · masthead
quarterdeckshold
Maintain in grasp
bilge · lower decks · cargo hold · steerage · gun deck