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If you could clarify "raised deck" I could answer your question better.
Any construction forming enclosed 'rooms' above the hull is the superstructure. There are many types of deck, named generally for their function. The Boat Deck is the deck where the lifeboats are stored. The Bridge deck is where the helm and navigation station are (among other things). These are all above the waterline. There are flight decks, helo decks, spar deck...
On a cargo ship or tanker, the raised structure at the rear would be referred to with the general term 'superstructure' and the raised structure at the front would be called the 'forecastle'. The part in the middle is the 'weather deck'. Passenger ships and modern military craft that are more block-like or pyramid shaped have more names for their decks, usually labeled by function.
In older designs for sailing vessels, ships had a raised deck in the fore and aft parts of the ship to provide elevated fighting positions for archers, and later for rifleman. The part in the front was called the forecastle (aka fo'c'cle, fo'c's'le). This section commonly housed the sailor's quarters. It is one of the most uncomfortable places to sleep while underway due to pitching of the vessel.
Similarly there was the Aftcastle in the aft (rear) part of the boat. You'll often hear the term "Poop Deck" for the raised deck aft (from the french" la poupe" for stern). In addition to benefits as an elevated fighting position, it provided good visibility of the sails, decks, and for navigation.
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It depends on the vessels construction and size.
It could be the poop deck, quarter deck, bridge or flying bridge.
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What is Raised deck at the back of the ship?
A raised deck at the back of the ship. Is a poop deck
Raised deck at bow of ship?
Foc's'le - an abbreviation of forecastle
What is a forecastle?
A forecastle is the raised part of the upper deck of the front of a ship.
What is an aftcastle?
An aftcastle is the raised part of the upper deck at the stern of a ship.
What do you call the bottom level of a Pirate ship?
you call it the bottom deck
What P is the name of the raised structue at the stern of a vessel esp a sailing ship?
This raised structure is known as the 'Poop' deck.
What do you call the lowermost ship deck?
In most cases, The Hold.
What is an aftercastle?
An aftercastle is another name for an aftcastle, the raised part of the upper deck at the stern of a ship.
Where on a boat are Gunwales?
The gunwales ("gunnels") are the upper side walls of a ship or boat, or the top rail on a canoe, or a raised walking deck (side deck) on some types of boats. They are named for the strengthened part of a ship where cannons were mounted.
Where are the gunwales on a boat?
The gunwales ("gunnels") are the upper side walls of a ship or boat, or the top rail on a canoe, or a raised walking deck (side deck) on some types of boats. They are named for the strengthened part of a ship where cannons were mounted.
The open deck area of a ship?
The open deck of a ship is called the weather deck.
What is another name for a ship deck that is a palindrome?
The "poop" deck on a ship is an elevated deck above the poop cabin, at the rear of a ship.
