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What is a forecastle?

What is a forecastle? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (nautical) A raised part of the upper deck at the front of a ship.
  2. (nautical) Crew's quarters located at the forward part of a ship.
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The raised forecastle has all the normal anchor handling gear as well as a huge single winch used for hauling loads out of the fish hold.
After checking to be certain all was in order, he turned jauntily to the forecastle, where the crew had stowed the ex-prisoner on a spare bunk.
The mandate was obeyed, and Bates was lodged in the forecastle, securely ironed.
A hatchway between leads back into the forecastle, a tight and very silty space should you feel inclined to explore.
Then the topgallant masts and sail fell onto the forecastle, dragging in the water until cut free.
On the forecastle deck the brass bell was struck, and with anchor down, the tenders were lifted out and readied to ferry passengers ashore.

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