storage device vs stowage

storage device

noun
  • A piece of hardware whose main function is to store data. 

stowage

noun
  • Amount of room for storing things. 

  • Things that are stowed. 

  • A place where things are stowed. 

  • The act or practice of stowing. 

  • A charge for stowing and storage. 

How often have the words storage device and stowage occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )