Ropework
What knot is used as a temporary eye?
Bowline
One nautical mile is equal to this measurement of latitude.
One minute of latitude
What time on the 24-hour-clock is 1945?
7:45 p.m.
What is the word "kitchen" in naval terminology?
Galley
Which knot is used to join two ropes of equal diameter together?
Reef Knot
What are the imaginary horizontal lines on the globe that measure how far north or south you are from the equator?
Latitude
What is the 8th letter in the phonetic alphabet?
Hotel
What call consists of an eight second high note
The Still
Which knot is used to join two ropes of unequal size securely and is commonly used in towing or rigging?
Sheet Bend
What kind of pencils are preferred for navigation?
2H pencils
Describe the flag bravo
A solid red, swallowtail (two-tailed) flag
How many times does ship's bell get rung at Colours
8 times, 2 on each side
Which knot is used to secure a rope to a post, pole, or spar, holds under tension, and is easy to adjust or untie when slack?
Clove Hitch
What is the direction that points toward the Earth’s geographic North Pole?
True North
This system can be used to send messages over a distance, including signalling the current hour or schedule to ships using flag positions.
Semaphore
What does HMCS stand for?
His Majesty’s Canadian Ship
Name the 4 whippings taught in the IG
Common, Sailermakers, West Country, and French whipping
What is the circle showing the principal directions printed on a map or chart?
Compass Rose
What does the flag, "Alpha" mean?
Diver Down
How do you say the word "house" in the phonetic alphabet
Hotel, Oscar, Uniform, Sierra, Echo