Nautical Terms
The rear of a ship
The Stern
Construction of this started in 1876 and was designed by: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
Statue of Liberty
“Inconceivable!”
The Princess Bride
a massive, luminous sphere held together by its own gravity and powered by nuclear fusion
Star
Apple – Banana – Carrot – Cucumber - Pepper - Pumpkin - Orange
Carrot: Vegetable
Nicknamed: La Grande Boucle, this race event takes place in multiple countries and covers 3500 km.
Tour de France
The right side of a ship when facing forward
Starboard
In 1890 it was the tallest structure in the world
Eiffel tower
"Do, or do not. There is no try."
Empire Strikes Back
A concealed explosive device designed to destroy land vehicles upon contact.
Land Mine
Shark – Dolphin – Whale – Seal - Walrus
Shark: Not mammal
Scheduled for the first full week in April, this is the first major professional golf tournament of the year.
The Masters
A triangular sail at the front of a ship
Jib
Golden Gate Bridge
“My precious.”
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Food that expands and puffs up when heated, usually covered in butter.
Popcorn
Are - Yard - Why - Sea - Queue
Yard: Not a letter Homophone
This 500 mile race is held every year in the US over memorial day weekend. This race is also featured in the movie: Turbo.
Indianapolis 500
The ship's maximum width, generally measured at the widest point across the hull.
Beam
The first ever nuclear aircraft carrier CVN-65 goes by this name aka Big E
USS Enterprise
"I'm surrounded by idiots."
The Lion King
the earliest known chemical explosive. It consists of a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate
Black Powder (Gunpowder)
Deere - Legend - Outhouse - Coltrane - Canoe
Canoe: Not a "John"
The world's oldest annual marathon, the 130th event will take place April 30th. It is one of seven World Marathon Majors.
Boston Marathon
A large fleet of warships.
Armada
The world's most powerful launch vehicle ever developed, capable of carrying up to 150 tonnes and over 400ft tall
Starship
"It's so fluffy I'm gonna die!"
Despicable Me
American long-range, jet-powered, subsonic cruise missile that is used by the United States as seen in Top Gun: Maverick
Tomahawk
Shotgun - Hawk - Pizza - Award - Kill
Shotgun: Not a "Tony"
The title awarded to the winner of the professional men's bodybuilding contest in the open division created by Joe Weider.
Mr. Olympia