Who can tell me the origin of the nautical term "poop deck."?

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2006-09-22 01:44:19 · 4 answers · asked by kveldulfgondlir 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

From Latin word Puppis. The rear deck of a ship above the steerage. Sorry..."crapping" and other references have nothing to do with the name.

2006-09-22 03:03:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ronald G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It comes from the Latin puppis meaning stern. So the poop deck is the aft deck of a ship.

2006-09-22 08:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The only place to take a dump during the days of sail was located next to the bowsprite up near the focsail. Hence the term."poopdeck" :)

2006-09-22 08:53:36 · answer #3 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋

No, but I know somebody in grade school told us once. I just want to read the answers.

2006-09-22 08:48:50 · answer #4 · answered by water boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋