Nautical Term: Fidley
Definition of Fidley
Fidley: A specialized framework or structure, centered around a deck hatch ladder. This ladder provides access below the deck, and the fidley serves to securely house and support this essential hatch and ladder system on a ship or boat.
Example: During a violent storm at sea, the deck hatch on the cargo ship, which led to the engine room, was blasted open by the relentless wind and waves. The deck crew urgently requested the help of the engineering team to securely close the hatch and repair the damage to the deck and hatch structure as soon as possible. The engineering team quickly assessed the situation and got to work on implementing a temporary solution while a more permanent repair could be planned and executed. One of the first tasks the engineering team undertook was to securely house and support the essential hatch and ladder system using a specialized framework or structure, known as a fidley. This fidley was built around the deck hatch ladder, providing a secure and stable housing for this critical access point to the engine room below. With the hatch and ladder securely housed within the fidley, the engineering team was able to focus their efforts on repairing the damage to the deck and
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