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noun The section of the upper deck of a ship located at the bow forward of the foremast.
noun A superstructure at the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed.

The topgallant-forecastle is awash and the end of the bowsprit out of water, so that we can easily reach the upper ends of the bobstays. — "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea
On looking down from the forecastle, they saw the crew of the Hermione at quarters on the main-deck, firing away into the darkness, utterly unconscious that the enemy were on board. — How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900
The light of the moon was just sufficient to show that a few of the men were still clinging to the rail of the forecastle, and that the rigging of the main and foremasts still held fast Have you got the hatchet yet?" — The Battle and the Breeze
Guns were also placed inside the forecastle, as also under the poop, with their muzzles turned in-board, so that should the enemy attempt to board, the decks might be swept by their fire. — John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea
There are stories given which they have heard in the forecastle, and hints of practical jokes and tricks played on one another. — Janet's Love and Service