hurricane deck

a deck at the top of a passenger steamer, having a roof supported by light scantlings.

Origin of hurricane deck

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

hur·ri·cane-decked, adjective

I went on the hurricane-deck to get a better view of the wreck.

Up the River |Oliver Optic
In fact, Hugh had begun to want her and the hurricane-deck to himself.

Gideon's Band |George W. Cable
It is among the trees high up, on a level with the hurricane-deck.

The Death Shot |Mayne Reid
We could see the tall figure of Colonel Ellet standing on the hurricane-deck of the Queen.

The Courier of the Ozarks |Byron A. Dunn

I remained in the pilot-house with Washburn, while Buck Lingley was on the lookout on the hurricane-deck.

Up the River |Oliver Optic

hurricane deck

a ship's deck that is covered by a light deck as a sunshade