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Something Worth Fighting For Trivia Quiz

A collection of some significant moments in recent U.S. Naval History, some are high points, some are low points.

A multiple-choice quiz by celiff. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
celiff

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
313,803

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. On 19 April 1989, a powder explosion in turret #2 of which U.S. Navy Battleship killed 47 crew members? Hint

USS Iowa BB-61

USS Missouri BB-63

USS New Jersey BB-62

USS Wisconsin BB-64

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Question 2 of 10

2. On 14 April 1988, what U.S. Navy warship struck a mine and nearly sunk in the Persian Gulf? Hint

USS Jarrett FFG-33

USS Cowpens CG-63

USS Samuel B. Roberts FFG-58

USS Stark FFG-31

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Question 3 of 10

3. On 9 September 1961, the world's first nuclear powered surface warship was placed in commission, what was its name? Hint

USS Nautilus SSN-571

USS Long Beach CGN-9

USS Enterprise CVN-65

USS Glowstick SSN-1

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Question 4 of 10

4. On 1 January 1996, one of the greatest heroes of World War II and later a long term Chief of Naval Operations who helped shape the U.S. Navy passed away. What was his name? Hint

ADM Chester Nimitiz

ADM Arleigh Burke

ADM William Halsey

ADM William Leahy

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Question 5 of 10

5. On 3 December 1954, what ship was recommissioned as DDG-1, the first combatant U.S. Navy ship with anti-aircraft missiles? Hint

USS Elliot

USS Piedmont

USS Fletcher

USS Gyatt

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1960 what U.S. Navy submarine became the first boat to travel completely around the world underwater? Hint

USS Triton SSN-586

USS Nautilus SSN-571

USS George Washington SSBN-598

USS Skipjack SSN-583

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Question 7 of 10

7. On 3 July 1988, while engaged in a surface action with Iranian gunboats, what U.S. warship identified an Iranian airliner as a fighter plane on an attack run and shot it down? Hint

USS Cowpens CG-63

USS Vincennes CG-49

USS Elliot DD-967

USS Shiloh CG-67

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Question 8 of 10

8. On 12 October 2000, what U.S. Navy ship was attacked by terrorists while it was refuelling in the port of Aden, Yemen? Hint

USS Cole DDG-67

USS Briscoe DDG-997

USS Arleigh Burke DDG-51

USS Benfold DDG-65

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Question 9 of 10

9. On 21 February 1991, U.S. Marine AV-8B Harriers flew bombing strikes into Iraq from the deck of which U.S. Navy ship? Hint

USS Boxer LHD-4

USS Tripoli LPH-10

USS Kitty Hawk CV-63

USS Nassau LHA-4

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Question 10 of 10

10. On 19 January 1991, at the beginning of the first Gulf War, what U.S. Navy submarine fired the first submerged Tomahawk missile combat strike? Hint

USS San Francisco SSN-711

USS Virginia SSN-744

USS Louisville SSN-724

USS Jacksonville SSN-699

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On 19 April 1989, a powder explosion in turret #2 of which U.S. Navy Battleship killed 47 crew members?

Answer: USS Iowa BB-61

This was the first explosion in a turret of what was considered a cold gun in the U.S. Navy since 1895. That was the year the Navy started using large caliber deck guns that were breach type loading and utilized gun powder in bags.

2. On 14 April 1988, what U.S. Navy warship struck a mine and nearly sunk in the Persian Gulf?

Answer: USS Samuel B. Roberts FFG-58

The mine made a 25 foot hole in the engine room and injured 10 Sailors. Even though USS Samuel B. Roberts was severely damaged, she was saved by the aggressive efforts of her professional crew. Ironically, during World War II another ship bearing the same name, USS Samuel B. Roberts DE-413, was sunk in action at the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

3. On 9 September 1961, the world's first nuclear powered surface warship was placed in commission, what was its name?

Answer: USS Long Beach CGN-9

USS Long Beach was not only the first nuclear powered surface warship in the world it was the first large combat vessel the U.S. Navy had constructed whose primary armament was NOT large caliber deck guns, only guided missiles launchers.

4. On 1 January 1996, one of the greatest heroes of World War II and later a long term Chief of Naval Operations who helped shape the U.S. Navy passed away. What was his name?

Answer: ADM Arleigh Burke

At the Admiral's own request, only one word is inscribed on his tombstone it is the word, "Sailor". ADM Arleigh Burke was a 4-star Admiral, all the others listed held the 5-star rank of Fleet Admiral.

5. On 3 December 1954, what ship was recommissioned as DDG-1, the first combatant U.S. Navy ship with anti-aircraft missiles?

Answer: USS Gyatt

USS Gyatt, a Gearing Class Destroyer, was previously designated DD-712. In service during the Korean Conflict, her deck guns were removed and anti-aircraft missile launchers were installed in their place.

6. In 1960 what U.S. Navy submarine became the first boat to travel completely around the world underwater?

Answer: USS Triton SSN-586

The voyage took 83 days and in that time the USS Triton traveled nearly 41,500 miles. During the voyage she maintained an average speed of about 18 knots or almost 21 miles per hour.

7. On 3 July 1988, while engaged in a surface action with Iranian gunboats, what U.S. warship identified an Iranian airliner as a fighter plane on an attack run and shot it down?

Answer: USS Vincennes CG-49

The U.S. Navy Cruiser, USS Vincennes shot down the Iran Air passenger jet over the Strait of Hormuz resulting in the death of all 290 passengers. The Vincennes' crew, not trusting in their ship's weapons system, misidentified the Iranian Airbus as an attacking F-14 Tomcat. An investigation would eventually show that the airliner had recently taken off and was climbing.

The ship Aegis weapons system did not identify the plane as a threat since it was climbing as its flight path tracked over the ship and was not diving towards the ship in an attack run.

8. On 12 October 2000, what U.S. Navy ship was attacked by terrorists while it was refuelling in the port of Aden, Yemen?

Answer: USS Cole DDG-67

The terrorist attack on USS Cole killed 17 sailors and injured 42 more. Interestingly, charges have been dropped by the U.S. government against the Saudi man who was accused of masterminding the bombing.

9. On 21 February 1991, U.S. Marine AV-8B Harriers flew bombing strikes into Iraq from the deck of which U.S. Navy ship?

Answer: USS Nassau LHA-4

The air strike from the Amphibious Assault Ship USS Nassau marked the first time in U.S. Naval history that a fixed wing Marine combat air strike was launched from a vessel other than an Aircraft Carrier.

10. On 19 January 1991, at the beginning of the first Gulf War, what U.S. Navy submarine fired the first submerged Tomahawk missile combat strike?

Answer: USS Louisville SSN-724

USS Louisville was commissioned on 8 November 1986 and is the 35th in the series of 85 Los Angeles-class attack submarines. The USS Louisville attack came just 2 days after the U.S. Navy cruiser USS San Jacinto fired 11 Tomahawk missiles into Iraq in what was the first combat use of the Tomahawk cruise missile system.

Source: Author celiff

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