Currencies
What is a Doubloon?
A Spanish gold coin
Who is a buccaneer?
A pirate
What is a musket?
A gun or rifle that requires loading after every shot
What does "Shiver my timers" mean?
It makes my bones shake
Where is bow?
At the front of the ship.
What is a Guinea?
An English gold coin
Who is a lubber?
A person who is a land lover
What is a cutlass?
A short sword with a slightly curved blade
What does "Batter down the hatches" mean?
Prepare for trouble
Which side is the starboard side?
To the right.
What is a Sequin?
An Italian gold coin
Who is a magistrate?
A judge or local officer
What is a saber?
A Cavalry sword with a curved blade
What does "Bite the bullet" mean?
Be brave
Where is the Sterncastle?
At the end of a ship housing all stores and the captain's quarters.
What are Pieces of Eight?
A Spanish silver coin
Who is a barbecue?
A ship's cook
What is a roundshot?
Bullets or Musket balls that are shot
What does the "French leave" mean?
To sneak off and abandon your shipmates
What are the Bull works?
A system of pulleys that hold the main sails in place.
What are Dutch Ducats?
A Dutch gold coin
Who is a quartermaster?
An officer in charge of assigning rooms and supplies
What is a swivel gun?
A small cannon whose aim can be changed easily
What does "Smart as paint" mean?
Having a smart appearance.
What is Fo'c'sle?
A compartment at the front of the boat