What is another word for deckhouse?
Pronunciation: [dˈɛkha͡ʊs] (IPA) 
A deckhouse refers to a structure on the deck of a ship that houses navigation equipment or crew members. Some synonyms for deckhouse include pilot house, wheelhouse, bridge, or chart house. The pilot house is a structure on the deck of a ship from which the vessel is steered. The wheelhouse is a control room on the deck where the steering wheel is located. The bridge is a raised platform on the deck, while the chart house is a room that houses navigation equipment. Whatever the name used to describe it, the deckhouse is an essential part of a ship's operation.
