afterdeck

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af·ter·deck

(ăf′tər-dĕk′)

A deck or part of the deck located toward the stern of a vessel.

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afterdeck

(ˈɑːftəˌdɛk)

(Nautical Terms) nautical the unprotected deck behind the bridge of a ship

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af•ter•deck

(ˈæf tərˌdɛk, ˈɑf-)

n.

the weather deck of a vessel behind the bridge house or midship section.

[1895–1900]

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afterdeck - a deck abaft of midships

deck - any of various platforms built into a vessel

fantail - an overhang consisting of the fan-shaped part of the deck extending aft of the sternpost of a ship

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afterdeck

[ˈɑːftədek] N → cubierta f de popa

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A cabin was built on the afterdeck for the passengers and a third mast was installed.

DR. RANSOM'S VOYAGE AROUND THE WORLD: The schooner George L. Wrenn rested lightly in the South Haven harbor. Her 250 barrels of salt ballast wouldn't be loaded until she reached Ludington. Known around the lakes as a fast sailer, she had worked hard as a freighter since her debut in 1868. Now, on July 4, 1894, she was about to embark on an entirely new career as a global traveler, guided by her fearless leader--Dr. W.C. Ransom

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My journey coincided with Remembrance Sunday and the captain and the governor held a moving service on the afterdeck. Eerily, an albatross flew over the wake as the Last Post sounded and a wreath was dropped on to the waves.

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A large wooden platform 119 feet long had been built on the afterdeck of the Pennsylvania and a rudimentary braking system had been installed.