Shelter Deck (Noun)
Meaning
Upper deck having no overhead protection from the weather, but sheltering the deck below.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ship's shelter deck allowed for easy cargo access while providing some protection for the main deck from harsh weather conditions.
- In addition to serving as an additional storage area, the shelter deck helped to shield the crew and equipment from rain and sun exposure.
- Crew members on the vessel preferred working on the main deck due to the protection offered by the shelter deck above.
- One advantage of having a shelter deck was the reduction in noise from heavy seas that made life more comfortable for the sailors below.
- Ship designers included a shelter deck to help reduce wind and weather impacts on lower decks during severe storms.