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Quiz about All Nautical
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All Nautical Trivia Quiz

Somewhat difficult if you don't know shipping.

A multiple-choice quiz by alanyo. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
alanyo
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
24,253
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
4 / 5
Plays
1614
Last 3 plays: Guest 94 (4/5), Deepwaterinvic (5/5), Guest 71 (5/5).
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Question 1 of 5
1. What is a Plimsoll Mark or Plimsoll Line? Hint


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Question 2 of 5
2. Where is port on a ship? Hint


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Question 3 of 5
3. What is a binnacle? Hint


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Question 4 of 5
4. What is a fathom? Hint


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Question 5 of 5
5. The 'backbone' of a ship... the bottom most structural member on which the vertical framing rises is called what? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Nov 20 2024 : Guest 94: 4/5
Nov 15 2024 : Deepwaterinvic: 5/5
Oct 27 2024 : Guest 71: 5/5

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is a Plimsoll Mark or Plimsoll Line?

Answer: Maximum Load Line

 It is only one of a number of load lines marked on the outside of a ship near the water line to prevent overloading.
2. Where is port on a ship?

Answer: Left Side

 An easy way to remember... John LEFT Port. Also Port and Left each have four letters.
3. What is a binnacle?

Answer: Ship's compass housing and compass
4. What is a fathom?

Answer: 6 feet of water depth
5. The 'backbone' of a ship... the bottom most structural member on which the vertical framing rises is called what?

Answer: Keel
Source: Author alanyo

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