Naval Questions part 47

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Remember, these questions were composed between 1940 and 1945.

Questions

461 From what period does the term "give quarter" date?

462 In which ship did HM the King visit the second front?

463 What was the origin of Nab Tower.

464 What vessels besides those of the RN are allowed to fly the White Ensign?

465 If you receive a signal "M.R.U." in reply to an invitation, what would you understand?

466 What do the letters S.O.I. stand for?

467 Where is the Tail of the Bank.

468 What is the naval equivalent of ships in single file?

469 What type of ships are organized as a "flotilla"?

470 Of what ships is a "squadron" composed?

Answers next Sunday.

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469. A flotilla is usually made up of the same class of smaller warships, e.g. destroyers or minesweepers
470. A squadron is a group of large warships of the same class, most commonly cruisers or battleships.

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Answers

461 The wars between the Dutch and Spaniards, when a captured officer was given life and liberty on payment of a ransom of a quarter of his yearly pay.

462 HMS Arethusa.

463 It was intended to be one of the chain supporting anti-submarine nets across the Channel. (The war ended before their completion.)

464 Those of the Royal Yacht Squadron and Trinity House vessels when escorting Royal yachts.

465 That the sender much regretted that he was unable to accept.

466 Staff Officer, Intelligence.

467 On the Clyde.

468 In line ahead.

469 Destroyers, submarines, minesweepers, anti-submarine vessels.

470 Capital ships, aircraft carriers, cruisers, or minelayers when organized as a body.

thanks for trying H

regards Collin:ernae:

[hewman100]

Try to limit myself to a couple of questions. It's much more fun when several of us do it.