Poop Deck

The poop deck on a ship is a maritime term given to the deck that is situated at the vessel’s rear - AKA the stern - and is where the senior crew observe operations and navigation from. It is also the deck that doubles as the roof of a cabin that is located towards the back (aft) of the ship’s superstructure. The word ‘poop’ comes from ‘puppis’ which is Latin for the vessel’s stern-side.