Titanic Poop DeckĪlthough poop decks were mainly found on sailing ships and have become obsolete when engine vessels started to be produced, the Titanic did actually have a poop deck.Īlthough it was called a “poop deck” it wasn’t was only in name, because it merely acted as a recreational area and viewpoint over the stern for third-class passengers. The poop deck also gave a full-length view of the ship and all the crew, who could be seen and encouraged to work harder if they were seen to be slacking. What Is The Purpose Of A Poop Deck?īeing a raised deck, it gave the best viewpoint to navigate surrounding the seas, landmarks, and skies for navigation purposes. It also provided a roof to the stern cabin (or aft cabin). The poop deck, meaning stern of the ship, refers specifically to a short raised deck at the stern, the stern deck. However, poop decks were featured on more modern vessels too, albeit a rarity. To understand what a poop deck is, you need to think of old sailing ships with masts and sails. It is also noted by some that the term is similar to the Polish term “pupa” which means bum or butt, and could have been used to refer to “rear of the ship”. Hence we have “poop deck,” meaning “stern deck.” Other Origin Theories The word deck in french is the same as in English.
The French word for stern, “la poupe” is itself derived from the Latin word “puppis” which is pronounced “pup-piss” (another toiletry term!) Poupe is pronounced the same as we pronounce “poop” in English. The origin of the term “poop deck” derives from the French word for the stern (the back of the ship) “la poupe”. To understand why a poop deck is called a poop deck, we need to look at the origin on the word.
So now we have clarified that, let’s look into the real meaning and what actually a poop deck is. However, in the case of a ship, a poop deck has no connection to toilets or human waste. Most of us know what we associate the word poop with, and it’s not too pleasant. Have you ever heard the mention of a “poop deck” and wondered what it meant and, curiously why is it called that?
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