A forecastle is any sailors' quarters located in the forward part of a vessel, as a deckhouse.
A forecastle is the raised part of the upper deck of the front of a ship.
forecastle foremast
Forecastle
Foc's'le - an abbreviation of forecastle
We usually kept it in reserve, in the forecastle locker, with the wood stretcher.
anchor, anchor windlass, mooring lines, seamen. flag
the railing on the forecastle overlooking the main deck
Let's discuss the matter in the forecastle. Stow your gear below the aft bunk in the forecastle.
A forecastle, typically found on ships, refers to the upper deck at the bow, primarily used by the crew for various activities. It is not surrounded by a moat, as a moat is a water-filled ditch or trench that typically surrounds a castle or fortification on land for defense purposes. In nautical terms, a forecastle is an integral part of a ship's structure rather than a fortification.
The front end of the ship is called the "Bow". On early ships many had what was called an "Forecastle" which was on the bow of the ship. This raised "castle" was useful in observing the enemy's decks.
Champ of the Forecastle was created in 1930-11.
The forecastle and sterncastle on a caravel serve distinct functional and defensive purposes. The forecastle, located at the front of the ship, was typically used for crew accommodations and as a lookout point, enhancing visibility and providing a strategic advantage during navigation. The sterncastle, situated at the rear, often housed the ship's steering mechanism and provided a platform for the captain and officers, allowing for better command and control during voyages. Both structures contributed to the overall efficiency, safety, and operational effectiveness of the caravel.