forepeak

Her engine-room was partially flooded, for her forepeak was propped on the higher part of the reef, and water had settled aft.

Billy then bethought him of the wounded prisoner in the dark damp forepeak, all alone, expecting every instant to be his last.

A tar-pot having been found, Mr Collinson then sent the men below, to fumigate the cabin and the forepeak.

While you are getting breakfast I'll explore your forepeak, with your permission.'

While the fellows kept the hatch of the forepeak closed the smoke could hardly filter through into the forecastle.