Naval Questions part 25

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Remember, these questions were composed between 1940 and 1945.

Questions

241 A "goon" is-

a a fog bouy,

b a young seaman,

c a signal flag?

242 What drink is known as "bubbly" in the navy?

243 What is "dab-dab"?

244 Who said, "It is not so good to come to the mines, for the mines is against the disciplines of war"?

245 Who was the first officer in the Fleet Air Arm to win the Victoria Cross?

246 When is a seaman said to be "weighed off"?

247 What is "ullage"?

248 A seaman "cuts off a slice" when he

a salutes,

b goes on leave,

c hoists a signal?

249 What is "jankers"?

250 What is a "scran" bag?

Answers next Sunday.

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245. Lt Cmdr Eugene Esmonde for his role in 'The Channel Dash'

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242 - Champagne

246 awarded punishment

247 amount used from a container

248 a

249 formal punishment

250 scruffy , with unkempt clothes:wave:

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Answers.

241 A young seaman.

242 Rum.

243 A seaman.

244 Fluellen, in King Henry V.

245 Lt Cmdr E Esmonde.

246 When he is sentenced to punishment.

247 The residue of the grog issue, which is thrown over the side; hence any refuse.

248 When he salutes.

249 Extra drill.

250 The bag into which seaman's property left lying about a ship is put.

Well done all.

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