Naval Roles
This person is the seamanship specialist.
What is a Boatswain?
This is the stand or housing for a ship.
What is a Binnacle?
This term is used to attract attention.
What is Ahoy?
This command means to stop what you are doing.
What is Avast?
Traditionally, this was time set aside to repair and replace kit, but now it’s recreational time.
What is Make and Mend?
The chief's boatswain's mate is also known as this.
What is a Buffer?
Leading Seaman, derived from the Gaelic word for anchor.
What is a Killick?
This term is to secure closed/shut.
What is Batten Down?
This command means to let go.
What is Cast Off?
This term refers to anything that is service-issued.
What is Pusser?
This person is responsible for steering the ship.
Who is a Helmsman?
The senior signalman onboard a ship is called this.
What is a Yeoman?
This term is used to refer to stray threads on a uniform.
What is an Irish Pennant?
This command means to ease out a line or wire.
What is Check Away?
Hours between pipe down and calling the hands.
What are Silent Hours?
The Executive Officer is often called this.
Who is a Jimmy?
This term signifies "Good job", or "Well done".
What is Bravo Zulu?
This term is used to entangle or obstruct.
What is Foul?
This command means to pull tight.
What is Haul Taut?
The Chaplain or Padre onboard a ship.
What is Sin Boatswain?
The medical person aboard a ship.
What is a Tiffy?
This term is used for laundry onboard a ship.
What is Dhobey?
This term means neat/smart/clean.
What is Tiddley?
This command means to pay out by walking, and keeping the line in hand.
What is Walk Back?
DAILY DOUBLE
Listen to chief for answer.