orlop deck
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orlop deck
[′ȯr‚läp ‚dek] (naval architecture)
The lowest continuous deck of a ship having four or more decks.
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Structural timbers in the image did not match the traditional spot on the
orlop deck - the lowest level, just above the hold.
Lord Nelson was killed on the
orlop deck of HMS Victory on October 21 1805 by a French sniper's bullet.
| Various modifications and refurbishments will be made to the current layout of the internal deck which includes the cabins, kitchens, toilets and a new bar will be fitted to the
orlop deck.
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