Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - steerage

ˈstɪərɪdʒ n. 1 the act of steering. 2 the effect of the helm on a ship. 3 archaic the part of a ship allotted to passengers travelling at the cheapest rate. 4 hist. (in a warship) quarters assigned to midshipmen etc. just forward of the wardroom. østeerage-way the amount of headway required by a vessel to enable her to be controlled by the helm.