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Quarterdeck
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The quarterdeck is a raised deck behind the main mast of a sailing ship. Traditionally it was where the captain commanded his vessel and where the ship's colours were kept. This led to its use as the
Raised quarterdeck of an 18th-century frigate, between the main mast and the even higher poop deck at the stern.
Raised quarterdeck of an 18th-century frigate, between the main mast and the even higher poop deck at the stern.
Before helicopter decks became common, warships such as the Rothesay class often had a deck at the stern used for secondary armament.
Before helicopter decks became common, warships such as the Rothesay class often had a deck at the stern used for secondary armament.
Seaplanes were often operated from the quarterdeck of battleships, as here on USS Colorado
Seaplanes were often operated from the quarterdeck of battleships, as here on USS Colorado
Quarterdeck of a Japanese warship. Note the watchstanders in uniform, the wooden plaque, and the proximity to the accommodation ladder.
Quarterdeck of a Japanese warship. Note the watchstanders in uniform, the wooden plaque, and the proximity to the accommodation ladder.
Poop deck
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In naval architecture, a poop deck is a deck that forms the roof of a cabin built in the rear, or stern, part of the superstructure of a ship.
Quarterdeck
…Raised quarterdeck of an 18th-century frigate, between the main mast and the even higher poop deck at the stern. Before helicopter decks became common, warships such as the Rothesay class often had a deck at the stern used for secondary armament…
Poop deck of a model of the Soleil-Royal, as seen from the forecastle
Poop deck of a model of the Soleil-Royal, as seen from the forecastle