on deck

After a bit of practice walking in trousers, which she rather liked once she got used to it, she ventured on deck.

That afternoon she ventured on deck for some air, and Captain Strøm himself approached her.

Some were doing chores on deck or in the galley, but most were down in the hold, packing the salted herring into empty barrels.

“These things take time. I need all hands on deck. You kids know what that means?”

“Now he’s standing on deck, cursing the wind or lack thereof, and praying for a breeze. Looks like his prayers are soon answered, for a storm kicks up and blows them hither and yon.”