Naval Questions part 20

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Remember, these questions were composed between 1940 and 1945.

Questions


191 What is an echo-meter?

192 What does the signal "P.S.B." signify?

193 In a troopship, who acts as Liaison Officer between the Captain and the O.C. Troops?

194 Who is the head of the Royal Naval Reserve?

195 Which Department of the Admiralty publishes the Sailing Directions?

196 What is the nickname of a ships Gunnery Officer?

197 What are personnel of the Submarine Service called?

198 If you received a signal "R.P.C." from a ship, what would you understand?

199 If you were able to accept, what signal would you make in reply?

200 What is Harriet Lane?

Answers next Sunday.

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[Dirtman]

191 What is an echo-meter?

Not really sure about this .... but I think one was installed on my ex-wife.
.... or was that an echo-maker?

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[Awesome]

191 is Sonar, or an early version.

197 is the Gestapo.

(SS? Hahaha..)
Sailors.

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Answers.

191 An instrument for sounding by wireless.

192 "Please send boat".

193 The Staff Captain.

194 Vice-Admiral Commanding Reserves.

195 The Hydrographic Department.

196 "Guns".

197 Submariners.

198 That the Captain was requesting the pleasure of your company.

199 "W.M.P." (with much pleasure).

200 A sailors term for any tinned meat.

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