orlop deck

Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.Orlop deck - the fourth or lowest deckorlop deck - the fourth or lowest deck    
deck - any of various platforms built into a vessel
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Translations
köysikansi
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
As diners tuck into their meal they'll notice the timber-clad walls adorned with Captain Cook quotes and hammocks that are a gesture towards the original ship's Orlop Deck that was used as the Mess Deck where the crew slept.
A plaque marks where he was shot and you can visit the Orlop deck, where he died after receiving news of victory over the French and Spanish fleet.
The dead were simply thrown overboard, while the wounded were carried below to the Orlop Deck, beneath the waterline, where the surgeon and his staff worked amid gore and gloom.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.