topgallant forecastle

American  

[top-gal-uhnt, tuh-gal-uhnt] / ˌtɒpˈgæl ənt, təˈgæl ənt /

noun

Nautical.

1. a partial weather deck on top of a forecastle superstructure; forecastle deck.

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Etymology

Origin of topgallant forecastle

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

When strength came back he mounted to the bowsprit, crept in to the topgallant forecastle, and sprang down on the main-deck, to the consternation of two men at the weather fore-rigging.

From The Boy Scouts Book of Stories by Louderback, Walt

I saw a little crowd of men spring up the ladder leading to the topgallant forecastle, rush to the rail, and peer eagerly down into the black water.

From The First Mate The Story of a Strange Cruise by Hodgson, Edward S.

There was a similar raised place forward, called the topgallant forecastle.

From Peter the Whaler by Austin, Henry

I thought it wiser to make no reply to these remarks, and as the crew were just going to dinner, I gladly accompanied them into their berth under the topgallant forecastle.

From Tales of the Sea And of our Jack Tars by Robertson, T.

The gentleman thus discourteously alluded to was Mr. Hamblin,who had climbed upon the topgallant forecastle for the purpose of obtaining a view of the region through which the vessel was passing.

From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Optic, Oliver