What is the back end of a ship called?
AnswerThe stern
The stern is the rear of a vessel; the bow is the front.
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The basics
What is a ship's kitchen called?
AnswerThe galley
The galley is where food is prepared on a ship or aircraft.
Going deeper
What instrument do navigators use to measure the angle of the Sun or stars above the horizon?
AnswerA sextant
A sextant measures angles between a celestial object and the horizon to help find position.
The distress call "Mayday" comes from which language?
AnswerFrench
Mayday comes from French m'aider, as in venez m'aider, meaning 'come help me'.
What is a bowline knot best known for?
AnswerMaking a fixed loop that will not slip
The bowline forms a secure loop at a rope's end that does not tighten under load.
Expert level
A nautical mile is defined as exactly how many meters?
Answer1,852 meters
A nautical mile is 1,852 meters, based on one minute of latitude; 1,609 meters is a land mile.
At night, what color is the navigation light on a ship's port side?
AnswerRed
Port sidelights are red and starboard sidelights are green, so other vessels can tell a ship's direction.
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