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Test your knowledge on legendary ships, brave sailors, and pivotal naval battles that have shaped American history. Hoist the sails and let's navigate through these exciting quizzes together!
46 U.S. Navy quizzes and 510 U.S. Navy trivia questions and fun facts.
1.
  The United States and the Forrestal Carriers   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
In 1948, the United States Navy was authorized to build the first supercarriers, the "United States" class ships. This class was followed by the "Forrestal" class of the early 1950s. How much do you know about these ships?
Difficult, 15 Qns, Reamar42, Apr 10 24
Difficult
Reamar42 gold member
Apr 10 24
77 plays
2.
  The Essex Class Aircraft Carriers   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The largest class of capital ships ever built were the American "Essex" class aircraft carriers. Authorized before World War II, these ships were some of the longest serving vessels in the U.S. Navy. Test your knowledge of these fine ships.
Tough, 10 Qns, Reamar42, Mar 26 24
Tough
Reamar42 gold member
Mar 26 24
108 plays
3.
  Hell's Bells! I'm All At Sea In Telling Time!    
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Aboard ship, in the U.S. Navy, sailors depend upon the timely ringing of the ship's bell for accurate timekeeping. You will need to match the number of bells being rung to the time provided. Caution: Some answers will be used more than once!
Average, 15 Qns, woodychandler, Sep 25 24
Average
woodychandler gold member
Sep 25 24
73 plays
4.
  The US Navy's Pre-War Carriers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Up to its entry into World War II, the United States had commissioned a total of eight aircraft carriers. Can you answer these questions about each of them?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John, Nov 11 23
Tough
Red_John
Nov 11 23
100 plays
5.
  U.S. Aircraft Carrier Nicknames   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Many of the U.S. Navy's largest warships have nicknames, usually related to their namesake or events the ship experienced. Most are obvious, only two or three may be tricky.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, pointluck, Jun 07 17
Very Easy
pointluck
813 plays
6.
  Salty Language: U.S. Navy Slang   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Over hundreds of years, sailors have developed a vocabulary almost unintelligible to landlubbers. In preparing this quiz I have used my experience as a sailor, and have frequently refered to a great website, www.navyslang.com
Average, 20 Qns, Daver852, Sep 16 23
Average
Daver852 gold member
Sep 16 23
7978 plays
7.
  US Navy Ships   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Some trivia about the US Navy's ships.
Average, 15 Qns, TonyTheDad, Dec 21 21
Average
TonyTheDad gold member
Dec 21 21
5809 plays
8.
  U.S. Navy, Late 1960s   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions based upon the 1968 Bluejackets' Manual.
Easier, 10 Qns, califpete, Sep 02 07
Easier
califpete
1675 plays
9.
  The U.S. Navy in the 19th Century    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
During the 19th century, the U.S. Congress saw a growing country and the need to defend two long coastlines. The Quasi-War with France, the War of 1812, the Civil War and the Spanish-American War all indicated the need for effective naval forces.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Apr 21 23
Average
ncterp gold member
Apr 21 23
152 plays
10.
  US Navy Jargon    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a short, simple quiz with US Navy jargon.
Average, 10 Qns, sanicholas, Dec 07 18
Average
sanicholas
Dec 07 18
5025 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What does the Official Navy designation "FFG" mean?

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11.
  Contemporary US Aircraft Carrier Lingo   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
A survey of nicknames and jargon in use by carrier aviators in US Navy
Tough, 20 Qns, heyjoe54, Jun 27 23
Tough
heyjoe54
Jun 27 23
1561 plays
12.
  Navy Ships    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Navy ships; what are they? CVN, CGN, SSBN?
Average, 10 Qns, jumpy1972, Jul 29 22
Average
jumpy1972
Jul 29 22
3489 plays
13.
  The Silent Service   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a quiz about the men and boats of the United States Navy's submarines - the "Silent Service".
Average, 15 Qns, daver852, Feb 10 14
Average
daver852 gold member
934 plays
14.
  Sailor's Challenge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Although I was a Navy careerist, I knew the answers to these questions within a very short time after my initial entry. There are facts here that every sailor should know.
Average, 10 Qns, chiefdj, May 10 19
Average
chiefdj
May 10 19
1495 plays
15.
  The U.S. Navy in the 18th Century    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the early history of the U.S. Navy. The events, the men and women, and the ships and battles that have earned a place in our national memory.
Tough, 10 Qns, ncterp, Apr 14 23
Tough
ncterp gold member
Apr 14 23
98 plays
16.
  US Battleship Nicknames    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For ages it has been common for warships to acquire nicknames. This quiz will test how well you know the nicknames of ten U.S. battleships. Are the Chesapeake Raider and Old Hoodoo the same ship?
Average, 10 Qns, F6FHellcat, Mar 02 24
Average
F6FHellcat
Mar 02 24
261 plays
17.
  So You Want To Serve on a Supercarrier   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz covers activities aboard arguably the most powerful military weapons ever constructed in the 20th century, the Nimitz-class aircraft supercarriers. Welcome aboard.
Average, 10 Qns, maceomack, Aug 01 22
Average
maceomack
Aug 01 22
402 plays
18.
  Naval Terms and Phrases   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Are you a landlubber or and old salt? Come aboard and test your knowledge of how sailors speak.
Tough, 10 Qns, cryppie, Oct 16 15
Tough
cryppie
1273 plays
19.
  US Navy    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about the United States Navy?
Average, 10 Qns, jmatt13, Sep 24 13
Average
jmatt13
1878 plays
20.
  Battleships: Past & Present #6; USS Arizona   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I Love Battleships #6. This is a series on battleship museums & memorials that are open to the public. USS Arizona was a battleship of historical significance and a memorial of special reverence to the entire world. No picky dates. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, rwminix, Jan 30 15
Tough
rwminix
841 plays
21.
  The U.S. Navy in the 20th Century    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The U.S. Navy was put to the test on a number of occasions in the 20th century, especially in the Pacific Theater of WWII. The officers and men were up to the challenge. They upheld the highest traditions of the naval service, and will continue to do so.
Tough, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 29 23
Tough
ncterp gold member
May 29 23
196 plays
22.
  US Warship Nicknames   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Warships are christened with a name but their crews (or the crews of other ships) often give them a nickname for various reasons. See if you can identify the US warship based on its nickname (not its official name). These are primarily WWII warships
Average, 10 Qns, Yankeesix, Nov 05 21
Average
Yankeesix
Nov 05 21
901 plays
23.
  Famous US Navy Quotes   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ever wonder where some of those seaworthy quotes originated from? Here is a quiz about several famous quotes that came from the United States Navy.
Tough, 10 Qns, NDcowboy, Aug 30 07
Tough
NDcowboy
1341 plays
24.
  The Warrior Elite    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz will test your knowledge on the most prestigous U.S. military unit, the Navy SEALs. These trainees bleed, sweat, and fight to become the best of the best. They go through a lot for us, to protect American lives. Are you up for the challenge?
Average, 15 Qns, SEAL404, Jul 08 21
Average
SEAL404
Jul 08 21
1663 plays
25.
  Prayer for USS Cole Victims    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz covering the USS Cole and the unfortunate events surrounding its bombing. A prayer goes out to all of the victims and their families.
Average, 10 Qns, Sethdv7, Aug 05 13
Average
Sethdv7 gold member
235 plays
26.
  Battleships: Past & Present #8; USS North Carolina    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I Love Battleships #8. This is a series on battleship museums & memorials that are open to the public. USS North Carolina was a battleship with great timing and is now a popular museum.. No picky dates, just important years. Enjoy
Tough, 10 Qns, rwminix, Feb 04 11
Tough
rwminix
382 plays
27.
  Nimitz Class Aircraft Carriers    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
There are only ten Nimitz Class aircraft Carriers. Match the hull number assigned to the name. All are on active duty with the US Navy.
Average, 10 Qns, gshorey, Feb 24 17
Average
gshorey
189 plays
28.
  A Little U. S. Navy Hodgepodge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about a single subject only in that all of the questions are about the U. S. Navy. Nothing before 1900 is used. Enjoy.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Jayman0755, Aug 01 22
Difficult
Jayman0755
Aug 01 22
1161 plays
29.
  More Naval Terms and Phrases    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's ten more terms to test your knowledge of sailor-speak. Good luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, cryppie, Mar 14 16
Tough
cryppie
891 plays
30.
  Battleships: Past and Present; USS TEXAS Part 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I Love Battleships #2. This is a series on existing battleship museums & memorials that are open to the public. I'm a Texan, so I've begun with USS TEXAS. No picky dates. Enjoy a little easier (?) Part 2 of 2.
Difficult, 10 Qns, rwminix, Nov 30 07
Difficult
rwminix
418 plays
31.
  United States Navy Aircraft Carriers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What do you know about some aircraft carriers of the United States Navy?
Average, 10 Qns, PaysonAZ2011, Jun 21 15
Average
PaysonAZ2011
403 plays
32.
  The Chief Petty Officer of the US Navy    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A short quiz about the mighty Chief Petty Officer.
Average, 10 Qns, Cal_Jr, Jul 15 09
Average
Cal_Jr
520 plays
33.
  Battleships: Past & Present #7; USS Utah    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I Love Battleships #7. This is a series on battleship museums & memorials that are open to the public. USS Utah was a battleship and other things. She is now a less well known sunken memorial at Pearl Harbor. No picky dates. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, rwminix, Feb 02 08
Tough
rwminix
415 plays
34.
  Fighter Pilots and Fighter Planes: F-14 Tomcat    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The F-14 Tomcat became internationally famous with the release of the movie Topgun. The F-14 had a long and admirable history with the US Navy. How much do you know about the Tomcat? Brought to you by the guys at www.fighterpilotuniversity.com
Tough, 10 Qns, rowdya10, Mar 02 09
Tough
rowdya10
504 plays
35.
  Aircraft Carrier History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about the aircraft carrier from its beginnings to the present.
Average, 10 Qns, bowsoljah, Aug 27 16
Average
bowsoljah
1972 plays
36.
  US Battleships    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about the ladies with the big guns: battleships. All questions relate to US battleships only.
Difficult, 10 Qns, yankeesix, Feb 22 17
Difficult
yankeesix
626 plays
37.
  Navy Medical Commands    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quick look at Navy Medical Commands. Not too difficult if you know the geography and terminology.
Tough, 10 Qns, durfish, Aug 01 22
Tough
durfish
Aug 01 22
1009 plays
38.
  Battleships: Past and Present; USS TEXAS Part 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I love battleships. This is a series on existing battleship museums & memorials that are open to the general public. I'm a Texan, so I'll start with USS TEXAS (BB-35). No picky dates, just some important years. Enjoy Part 1!
Difficult, 10 Qns, rwminix, Nov 19 07
Difficult
rwminix
489 plays
39.
  U.S. Navy Medals and Ribbons    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a general quiz about the ribbons/medals of the United States Navy. Good luck and have fun.
Tough, 10 Qns, sono_innocente, Nov 07 14
Tough
sono_innocente
867 plays
40.
  The Alaska Class: Battlecruisers or Cruisers?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Alaska class ships, built by the U.S. Navy during World War II, were larger than a heavy cruiser, yet smaller than a battleship. What do you know about them?
Average, 10 Qns, Reamar42, Jan 20 22
Average
Reamar42 gold member
Jan 20 22
102 plays
41.
  Canoe U: Plebe Year at the US Naval Academy    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Founded in 1845, the United States Naval Academy is a four year college located in Annapolis, MD charged with developing and training commissioned officers for naval service. They begin their four years as "plebes" and endure strange rituals.
Tough, 10 Qns, yvgeny, Oct 24 09
Tough
yvgeny
315 plays
42.
  The United States Navy: Early years    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The history of the United States Navy from the Revolution and after to about 1805. Good Luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, blakey, Jul 18 22
Tough
blakey
Jul 18 22
855 plays
43.
  US Navy Blue Angels    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A history and some fun facts concerning the US Navy Blue Angels!
Difficult, 15 Qns, danishrh, Feb 20 10
Difficult
danishrh
991 plays
44.
  The Lexington Class Battlecruisers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The battlecruiser originated in Great Britain in the early 20th century. The United States designed their first class of these ships, the Lexingtons, during World War I. How much do you know about them?
Average, 10 Qns, Reamar42, Jan 10 22
Average
Reamar42 gold member
Jan 10 22
87 plays
45.
  Something Worth Fighting For    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A collection of some significant moments in recent U.S. Naval History, some are high points, some are low points.
Tough, 10 Qns, celiff, May 14 21
Tough
celiff
May 14 21
405 plays
46.
  US Navy Communications    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Think you know your US Navy Comm? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
Difficult, 10 Qns, jumpy1972, Apr 04 17
Difficult
jumpy1972
1748 plays
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