Ships of the first and second rates are furnished with three whole decks, reaching from the stem to the stern, besides a forecastle and a quarterdeck, which extends from the stern to the main-mast, between which and the fore-castle, a vacancy is left in the middle, opening to the upper-deck, and forming what is called the _waist_. There is yet another deck above the hinder or aftmost part of the quarter-deck, called the poop, which also serves as a roof for the captain’s cabin or couch.
Ships of the first and second rates are equipped with three full decks that run from the stem to the stern, along with a forecastle and a quarterdeck that stretches from the stern to the main-mast. Between the forecastle and the quarterdeck, there is an open space in the middle, known as the _waist_, which connects to the upper deck. Above the rear section of the quarterdeck is an additional deck called the poop, which also functions as the roof for the captain’s cabin.
Ships of the first and second rates have three complete decks that run from the front to the back, in addition to a forecastle and a quarterdeck. The quarterdeck extends from the back to the main mast, with a space left in the middle called the waist, which opens to the upper deck. There is also an additional deck at the rear of the quarterdeck, known as the poop, which functions as a roof for the captain's cabin or sleeping quarters.
First and second rate ships have three full decks from aft to aft, plus a forecastle and quarterdeck. The quarterdeck runs from the stern to the main mast, with a gap in the middle, known as the waist, leading to the upper deck. There is also a second deck at the back of the quarterdeck, the poop, which serves as a roof for the captain's cabin or quarters.
First and second rate ships have three full decks from bow to stern, plus a forecastle and a quarterdeck. The quarterdeck runs from the stern to the main mast, and the middle is left open, called the waist, which opens to the upper deck. There is also a second deck at the back of the quarterdeck, called the poop, which serves as a roof for the captain's cabin or sleeping quarters.