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New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.

What sound does a ship's horn make?
Toetoet Meow Woof Boo
What colour is a life jacket usually?
Orange Black Brown Green
Where does a boat sail?
On the water In the air Under the ground On the road
What do you see on a pirate flag?
A skull A flower A heart One star
What do you wear on your feet on a boat?
Boat shoes Slippers Skates Ski boots
Which rope do you use to tie up a boat?
A mooring rope A cord A ribbon One wire
What colour of light do you see on the left side of a boat?
Red Orange White Black
What does a lighthouse do?
He gives light to boats He makes food He sings songs He brushes teeth
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What is the name of the lower part of the ship's hull?
Kiel Bilge Frame Skin plating
What does the international marine term 'Mayday' mean?
Life-threatening emergency signal Request for medical assistance Bad weather warning Greetings between ships
What shape is the hull of an icebreaker?
Reinforced bow with angled shape Extra-wide hull Double hull Flat bottom
What is the name of the system by which ships determine their position via satellites?
GPS Radar Sonar Compass
Which part of the ship provides propulsion?
Screw Rudder Anchor Kiel
What is the name of the opening in the deck through which containers are loaded?
Liege Shaft Manhole Valve
Which fuel is most commonly used by large ocean-going vessels?
Heavy fuel oil Diesel Petrol LNG
What is the right side of a ship called when looking at the bow?
Starboard Port side Midship Transverse
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Which strait connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans on the southern side of South America?
Street of Magellan Strait of Gibraltar Strait of Hormuz Straits of Malacca
In which sea is the famous Titanic ship graveyard located?
North Atlantic North Sea Mediterranean Baltic
How much wind force does a storm have on the Beaufort scale?
10-12 8-9 6-7 13-15
Which shipping disaster took place in the Baltic Sea in 1994?
MS Estonia MS Herald of Free Enterprise MS Costa Concordia MV Doña Paz
What is the name of the world's largest passenger ship (2023)?
Wonder of the Seas Symphony of the Seas Harmony of the Seas Allure of the Seas
What is the deepest point of a ship's hull called?
The keel The helm The stevens The deck
What is the average thickness of ice through which icebreakers can pass?
2-3 metres 5-10 metres 0.5-1 metre 15-20 metres
What is a 'nautical mile'?
A nautical distance measure of 1852 metres A land mile of 1609 metres A distance measure of 1,000 metres A time measure of 1 hour
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What well-known sailing manoeuvre is performed to change course while the wind is coming from ahead?
Laundering (tacking) Jibing Necks Crosses
What is the maximum width for a ship to pass through the Panama Canal?
32.3 metres 28.5 metres 35.1 metres 30.2 metres
What does the term 'beam' mean in the case of a ship?
The width of the ship The length of the ship The height of the ship The draft of the ship
Which fuel is most commonly used by large container ships?
Heavy fuel oil (HFO) Diesel Petrol Natural gas
What is the world's largest sailboat called by length?
Sailing Yacht A Black Pearl Maltese Falcon Wind Surf
What is the name of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships?
MARPOL SOLAS STCW COLREG
Which famous sailing race is held every four years and starts from Portsmouth?
Vendée Globe America's Cup Volvo Ocean Race Sydney-Hobart Race
What term is used for the opening through which the propeller shaft passes through the hull?
Screw shaft tunnel Rudder King Stern Screw hole
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Which Dutch naval base is located on the North Sea?
Den Helder Flushing IJmuiden Scheveningen
Which organisation administers international maritime regulations?
IMO (International Maritime Organization) NATO UNESCO WHO
What is the name of the canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?
Panama Canal Suez Canal Kiel Canal Corinth Canal
What does the term 'deadweight tonnage' mean in ships?
The maximum carrying capacity of a vessel The weight of the empty vessel The total length of the ship The water displacement volume
What is the function of a bilge keel on a ship?
Reduction of swaying Speed improvement Navigation tool Protection against corrosion
What is the name of Captain James Cook's famous ship on which he explored the Pacific?
HMS Endeavour HMS Victory HMS Bounty HMS Beagle
What is the name of Magellan's famous sea voyage that first circumnavigated the earth?
The first world circumnavigation The great voyage of discovery The Spanish expedition The route to the spices
What is the name of the deepest place in the world's oceans?
Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench Puerto Rico trough Tonga trough Japan trough
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A Boats & Shipping scavenger hunt is a GPS-guided outdoor activity with quiz questions about Boats & Shipping, part of the theme Traffic. You walk a route past various locations and answer fun questions along the way.

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