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  • 'Forecastle' is definitely still in use, though raised foredecks ceased to be defensive 'castles' in the 16th century.

    Litha (July) and Trilithi: the early English calendar Carla 2008

  • "It will help expose people to the message and mission of Forecastle, which is a lot more than just the music.

    unknown title 2009

  • "It will help expose people to the message and mission of Forecastle, which is a lot more than just the music.

    unknown title 2009

  • Forecastle is just a forecastle, but some real pretty mahogany panels have gone up roundhouse way.

    Morgan’s Run Colleen McCullough 2000

  • Forecastle is just a forecastle, but some real pretty mahogany panels have gone up roundhouse way.

    Morgan’s Run Colleen McCullough 2000

  • Folkways album, "Bunkhouse and Forecastle Songs of the Northwest".

    The Kettle Valley Line 1996

  • Forecastle and then all Hands upon the Quarter deck, in order to try

    John Adams diary 47, 13 February 1778 - 26 April 1779 1961

  • Forecastle, and then upon the Quarter Deck, to determine by Experiments whether any difference was made in the Sailing of the Ship, by the Weight of the Men when forward, or Aft. Then all hands were ordered to their Quarters to exercise them at the Guns.

    John Adams autobiography, part 2, "Travels, and Negotiations," 1777-1778 1961

  • The events of the forenoon had considerably enhanced the reputation of the Captain of the Forecastle as a prophet.

    The Long Trick 1886-1967 Bartimeus 1926

  • The Captain of the Forecastle, who read his "Old Moore's Almanac," and was susceptible to signs and portents, confirmed the optimism of the

    The Long Trick 1886-1967 Bartimeus 1926

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