Naval Questions part 49

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Remember, these questions were composed between 1940 and 1945.

Questions

481 If the Doctor reported a man to have Cape Fever an a wet day, what would you suppose?

482 When is a ship said to be on her beam ends?

483 What is a skyscraper (in a sailing ship)?

484 If a junior officer wishes to see a senior, what signal would he make?

485 But if a senior wishes to see a junior, what does he make?

486 What is the sailors name for a battleship?

487 What is meant by the deployment of a battle fleet?

488 What is a clinker-knocker?

489 If you saw a ship flying the Union Flag upside-down, what would you do?

490 What is a "Davy Jone's shocker"?

Answers next Sunday.

regards Collin:ernae:

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486. a battle-wagon
489. Go to its aid!

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481 He was trying to get out of his duties.

482 When the port or starboard side of the hull is parallel to the water.

483 topgallant mast/sail

487 the moving a fleet to an area or areas

488 a stoker
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Answers

481 That he was malingering.

482 When she is lying so far over on her side as to be out of control.

483 A small triangular sail, sometimes set above the royals.

484 I.C.U.

485 U.C.M.

486 A battlewagon.

487 The turn made to bring all guns to bear, on coming within range of the enemy.

488 A stoker.

489 Go to her assistance.

490 A torpedo.

Well done you two.

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