1) Deck 2) Nautical terminology 1) Spades 
The aftermost deck of a warship. In the age of sail, the quarterdeck was the preserve of the ship's officers.
The aftermost deck of a warship. In the age of sail, the quarterdeck was the preserve of the ship's officers.
The quarterdeck is a raised deck behind the main mast of a sailing ship. Traditionally it was where the captain commanded his vessel and where the ship`s colours were kept. This led to it being used as the main ceremonial and reception area on board, and the word is still used to refer to such an area on a ship or even in naval establishments on ....
part of ship's deck set aside by captain for ceremonial functions
part of ship's deck set aside by captain for ceremonial functions
(from the article `castle`) ...for the area around the foremast in 19th-century men-of-war, although the deck was flush from bow to stern. Many cargo vessels have a forecastle ...
highest deck at the rear of the ship, ship's officers would often stand on the quarterdeck to oversee the ship's operation
[n] - the stern area of a ship`s upper deck
noun the stern area of a ship`s upper deck
The after part of the upper deck of a ship.
the part of a weather deck that runs aft from the midship area or the mainmast to the stern or poop of a vessel.