The deck, the "coverage" of the hull of a boat, it's roof, floor and completion of "shell" waterproof hull. In goiters fishing, such as Marina di Alimuri was a partial coverage, to protect the hull from the waves that broke the bow, and provide a walking surface for the work and maneuvering the lateen sail on the bow.
In modern wooden boats, is achieved with panels of plywood covered with teak strips that mimic the "seams", the strips flat on which generations of hubs have consumed mop, knees and elbows.
course, the deck of the fishing boat "Santa Maria del Lauro" is
built with the traditional way: over the beams, the sturdy seams of the blanket will not only bear the weight of the crew, but they will be forced in the curvature of the hull in to increase the tightness and contribute to the structure of the hull. The experience of Mast'Antonio with the reactions of wood and the stringent guide the seams in place, and the accuracy of Michele fixes them and refines them. Within hours, the cover of the crop is ready to be caulked. But this is not yet time. 
