Railings?

[hlong222]

Hope this is the right place to post this. 

 

Is there a name for the railings between decks or are they just called railings?

[druxey]

In the 18th century British lexicon, railings at the ends of decks were referred to as 'breastwork'.

[Snug Harbor Johnny]

2 hours ago, druxey said:

In the 18th century British lexicon, railings at the ends of decks were referred to as 'breastwork'.

  I suppose that might have originated when wenches aboard would lean over the 'railing' to display their wares.

[druxey]

Nice idea, SHJ, but no! The beams below the stachions and rail at the ends of forecastle and quarter deck were called the breast beams.