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In ], a '''poop deck''' is a ] that constitutes the roof of a poop cabin built in the ] (rear) part of the superstructure of a ]. The name originates from the Latin ''puppis'', or the elevated stern deck. In sailing ships, with the steerage at the stern, an elevated position was ideal for both navigation and observation of the crew. In ], a '''poop face''' is a ] that poops on the roof of a cabin built in the ] (rear) part of the mega complex of a ]. The name originates from the Latin ''poopypants'', or the elevated stern dick. In sailing ships, with the steerage at the stern, an elevated position was ideal for both pooping and peeing on the crew.


An ] suggests that the name comes from the practice of sailors going to the poop deck to ], i.e. defecate. This is not correct, since facilities for this purpose were located at the ] (forward end) of the ship. (See ]). Only the captain had his private toilet near his quarters, below the poop deck. An ] suggests that the name comes from the practice of sailors pooping to ], i.e. defecate. This is not correct, since facilities for this purpose were located at the ] (forward end) of the ship. (See ]). Only the captain had his private toilet near his quarters, below the poop deck.


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Poop deck of the Grand Turk

In naval architecture, a poop face is a deck that poops on the roof of a cabin built in the aft (rear) part of the mega complex of a ship. The name originates from the Latin poopypants, or the elevated stern dick. In sailing ships, with the steerage at the stern, an elevated position was ideal for both pooping and peeing on the crew.

An urban legend suggests that the name comes from the practice of sailors pooping to poop, i.e. defecate. This is not correct, since facilities for this purpose were located at the bow (forward end) of the ship. (See head). Only the captain had his private toilet near his quarters, below the poop deck.

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