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Quiz about At Sea
Quiz about At Sea

At Sea Trivia Quiz


At Sea are names of well known sailing vessels. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by finlady. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
finlady
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
42,292
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
3824
Last 3 plays: whistledown (7/10), Guest 192 (7/10), Guest 80 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What were the names of Columbus' three ships? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of the famous ship that sailed in 1620 to North America to establish a new colony?

Answer: (One Word - Think Pilgrim)
Question 3 of 10
3. What was Germany's largest battleship in WWII, of the following? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was the name of the famous ship that hit an iceberg in 1912?

Answer: (One Word - think Big Movie)
Question 5 of 10
5. What was the name of the United States ship that was destroyed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What ship was under Captain Bligh's command?

Answer: (One Word - Think famous mutiny)
Question 7 of 10
7. In a famous movie starring Humphrey Bogart, a young lieutenant is up for court-martial for taking over command of this ship. What is the name of the ship? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. By what other name is the ship The Constitution known as? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The sinking of what ship in 1915 helped involve the USA in WWI? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the title of a 1944 Alfred Hitchcock movie about a rescue made during WWII?

Answer: (One word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What were the names of Columbus' three ships?

Answer: Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria

2. What is the name of the famous ship that sailed in 1620 to North America to establish a new colony?

Answer: Mayflower

3. What was Germany's largest battleship in WWII, of the following?

Answer: The Bismarck

4. What was the name of the famous ship that hit an iceberg in 1912?

Answer: Titanic

5. What was the name of the United States ship that was destroyed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

Answer: USS Arizona

In the Pearl Harbor attack, only the Arizona was completely destroyed. In addition, however, the Oklahoma capsized and the California, Nevada, and West Virginia sank in shallow water. Those were the main ship casualties, although three other battleships, three cruisers, three destroyers, and numerous other vessels were also damaged.

In addition, over 180 aircraft were destroyed and U.S. casualties totaled more than 3,400 (2,300 killed). The Japanese damages were minimal, losing 29 to 60 planes, five midget submarines, one or two fleet submarines, and about 100 men.
6. What ship was under Captain Bligh's command?

Answer: Bounty

There have been several films about the "Mutiny on the Bounty".
7. In a famous movie starring Humphrey Bogart, a young lieutenant is up for court-martial for taking over command of this ship. What is the name of the ship?

Answer: USS Caine

Movie, 'The Caine Mutiny Court Martial', starring Humphrey Bogart.
8. By what other name is the ship The Constitution known as?

Answer: Old Ironsides

9. The sinking of what ship in 1915 helped involve the USA in WWI?

Answer: Lusitania

10. What was the title of a 1944 Alfred Hitchcock movie about a rescue made during WWII?

Answer: Lifeboat

Source: Author finlady

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