forepeak

[ fawr-peek, fohr- ]

/ ˈfɔrˌpik, ˈfoʊr- /

the extreme forward part of the interior of a hull (opposed to afterpeak).

Origin of forepeak

First recorded in 1685–95; fore- + peak¹

A few minutes later the crew had cleared the union jack from the wreckage and had it flaunting defiantly from the forepeak.

The Cruise of the Dry Dock |T. S. Stribling
Again he dived, the fire in the forepeak burned up brightly, and savory smells began to ascend therefrom.

Salt Water |W. H. G. Kingston
It struck, mellow, clear, and they were about to creep in the direction of the forepeak.

Blackbeard: Buccaneer |Ralph D. Paine
Go down into the forepeak of any Gloucesterman and ask the crew, while they "mug up," if they like baked cusk.

Old Plymouth Trails |Winthrop Packard

Moreover, the filling of the forepeak through the smashed chain-locker had put the ship down by the head a little.

Command |William McFee

forepeak

/ (ˈfɔːˌpiːk) /

nautical the interior part of a vessel that is furthest forward