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Naval Questions part 45

C

Collin

Charter Member
Remember, these questions were composed between 1940 and 1945.

Questions

441 What well-known naval officer was the model for the famous picture "Bubbles"?

442 A pom-pom is,

a a ship's mascot,
b a signalling device,
c a gun?

443 What is another name for the Battle of the Nile?

444 What was the origin of the expression "paying your footing"?

445 What is "hard tack"?

446 What part of the quarterdeck is reserved for the use of the Commander and officers?

447 What is the "batsman"?

448 What is a "springer"?

449 "Its very odd that sailormen should talk so very.?????". What is the missing word?

450 What is a naval column?

Answers next Sunday.

regards Collin:ernae:
 
Answers

Answers

441 Admiral Sir William James.

442 A gun.

443 The Battle of Aboukir.

444 Treating all hands to a glass of grog after the first visit to the main top-gallant masthead.

445 Sea biscuits.

446 The starboard side in port, the weather side at sea.

447 The officer who gives the signals to aircraft to land on a carrier.

448 A P.T. instructor.

449 Queer.

450 Any number of ships in a distinct column.

regards Collin:ernae:
 
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