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Test your knowledge with our
second nautical quiz. The answers are tucked away on ten different
pages of MarineZine.
To check your answers or add to your store of useful
nautical trivia, you can click on the link button next to the question.
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Which American aircraft carrier
was named after an American Rear Admiral whose planning, strategy and bold
tactics were so successful in the Pacific during World War II? |
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2
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What is the surname of the
Trinidadian family who, in 1969, were the first citizens of their country
to circumnavigate the world, being presented with the Trinity Cross, the
country's highest award? |
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3
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Where was John Cobb killed, in
September 1952, whilst attempting the world motor speed boat record? |
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4
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Where is the Mediterranean island
of Cabrera? |
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5
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In its broadest description, what
is the fastest sailing boat? |
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6
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Where in the world is Peter Sport
Café and Museum, famous voyager's haunt, situated? |
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7
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What is the name of the Pacific
volcanic island re-discovered in 1767 by a British naval officer and named
after the crew who had first sighted it? |
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8
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Where have timbers recently been
found that are considered by experts to have come from Noah's Ark? |
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9
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What, with the exception of
nuclear power, is the most practical and reliable source of propulsion in
submarines? |
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10
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Who was the skipper of the
riverboat 'African Queen'? |
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Help us compile future 'In-quiz-itions' - e-mail us with your fascinating facts
quizzicles@linnetwoods.com
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