Naval Questions part 8

[Collin]

Remember, these questions were composed between 1940 and 1945.

Questions

71 What does "carrying the can" mean?

72 What are "Number Ones"?

73 What is grog?

74 Why was it so called?

75 What is meant by "splicing the main brace"?

76 What is the origin of the expression?

77 Which did Nelson lose first, his arm or his eye?

78 What is a monkey-jacket?

79 How many buttons has it?

80 By what name was the Avenger torpedo-bomber previously called in the Royal Navy?


Answers next Sunday.

Regards Collin

[hewman100]

72 . The ceremonial uniform worn by albe and leading seamen
73. A mix of rum and water or beer
75. the issuing of an extra ration of drink to the crew
76. it originates from the most difficult repair to a sailing ship, after which the seamen who affected it were given an extra 'tot' for a job well done
80 the Tarpon

[PSULLYKEYS]

71. taking the blame for something that has gone wrong or has failed.
74. named fter Admiril Vernon whose nickname was "old grog" who wore a grogram cloak - about 1749
77. eye
78. short clinging jacket worn by seamen
79. 14 buttons - 7 per side - double breasted - like I like my women!!:costumes:

alternate 73 - if beer a "watered down" version

[Collin]

Answers

71 Taking the responsibility.

72 Best uniform.

73 Rum diluted with water.

74 After Admiral Vernon, who instituted the custom, and wore a boat-cloak of grogham.

75 An extra issue of rum.

76 Because it used to be given after the seamen had spliced the main brace.

77 His eye - at Calvi, in Corsica.

78 A naval officer's uniform jacket.

79 Eight.

80 Tarpon.


regards Collin