In nautical literature the term “forecastle” functions as both a literal and symbolic space where the daily, dramatic, and sometimes perilous life aboard a ship unfolds. In adventure narratives like Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas, it is the setting for critical actions—from loading cannons and manning lookouts ([1], [2], [3], [4]) to witnessing heroic exploits ([5]). In Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island the forecastle becomes a stage for crew interactions and conflicts, serving as the arena for everything from strategic commands to lively banter among sailors ([6], [7], [8], [9], [10]). Meanwhile, in Richard Henry Dana’s Two Years Before the Mast the forecastle repeatedly appears as the bustling heart of maritime work and social life, where tasks such as mending clothes, sharing meals, and even plotting mutinies are carried out ([11], [12], [13], [14]). Historical sagas like Heimskringla further employ the term to evoke duty, camaraderie, and the hazards of seafaring ([15], [16], [17]), while writers like Edgar Allan Poe use it to suggest mystery and isolation ([18], [19]). Collectively, these examples demonstrate how “forecastle” is rich in meaning—simultaneously a practical location and a symbol of the spirited, communal life at sea.