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I have heard a number of names for this and tend to use any or all of them, depending on who is on board and how they respond.

So what's the most common term?


any others? (Oops! I forgot to include forecastle on the list)

(Jimi/Jemmie/etc - please only vote once!)
 
Arguments can be made for foc'sle being part of the crew I was using standard RN parlance. here are a few defiitions

Definitions of forepeak on the Web:

The furthermost forward storage area of a vessel.
www.terrax.org/sailing/glossary/gf.aspx

The compartment at the bow of the vessel
www.sailorschoice.com/Terms/sctermsletterf.htm

The foremost part of a ship's hold.
www.ageofsail.net/aostermi.asp

A compartment in the bow of a small boat.
www.thebroker.co.uk/Marine/gloss.htm

Definitions of focsle on the Web:

fo-cs-le i)Forward part of a merchant vessel, ii) crew's quarters in forward part of vessel.
www.mi.mun.ca/mi-net/terms/nautical.htm


Definitions of foc'sle on the Web:

Forward section of the deck on which the anchor handling equipment is located. Forward section of the 02 level on the Carl Vinson.
www.military.cz/usa/navy/ship_accessories/glossary.html
 
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