Boatnerd Discussion Forum

The term is straight-decker, as in the deck is unmarred by an unloader.

I've heard that the older models (such as the Edward L. Ryerson or the Arthur M. Anderson) with the pilot house on the bow and another section at the stern are called split-deckers. However, just recently I've heard that the term "split-decker" isn't accurate at all. is this true?