Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

Gun Deck

1. Up through the 19th century, a deck aboard a ship that was primarily used for the mounting of cannons to be fired broadside.
2. On smaller vessels (of frigate size or smaller) up through the 19th century, the completely covered level under the upper deck, even though in such smaller ships it carried none of the ship's guns.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01