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Nautical Movies 2 Trivia Quiz

Here are five more nautical movies I have dug up. See how you do with these.

A multiple-choice quiz by steiny1. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
steiny1

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
54,476

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

Plays
750

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Question 1 of 5

1. Ward Bond commanded what submarine in 'Operation Pacific'? Hint

USS 'Sunfish'

USS 'Swordfish'

USS 'Thunderfish'

USS 'Sailfish'

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Question 2 of 5

2. In what year was the movie 'PT-109' released? Hint

1968

1960

1963

1965

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Question 3 of 5

3. In what country was 'The Sand Pebbles' set? Hint

Japan

China

India

Italy

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Question 4 of 5

4. Who was the sea captain in the movie 'Fair Wind To Java'? Hint

Tyrone Power

Fred MacMurray

Alan Ladd

John Wayne

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Question 5 of 5

5. 'The Fleets In' was a 1942 movie starring which of the following? Hint

Donald O'Connor

Danny Kaye

William Holden

Frank Sinatra

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ward Bond commanded what submarine in 'Operation Pacific'?

Answer: USS 'Thunderfish'

This was a 1951 movie starring John Wayne and Patricia Neal.

2. In what year was the movie 'PT-109' released?

Answer: 1963

This movie was based on the true story of John F. Kennedy and starred Cliff Robertson.

3. In what country was 'The Sand Pebbles' set?

Answer: China

This film starred Steve McQueen and was directed by Robert Wise. It was also noted for its excellent photography.

4. Who was the sea captain in the movie 'Fair Wind To Java'?

Answer: Fred MacMurray

A 1953 movie about a skipper who is going after treasures in the south seas.

5. 'The Fleets In' was a 1942 movie starring which of the following?

Answer: William Holden

This was a bouncy wartime musical with music by the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. It was later remade as 'Sailor Beware'.

Source: Author steiny1

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