pirate lingo
what does "land-ho" mean
I see land
True or False: whales are fish
False
What tool helps pirates know which direction they are traveling?
a compass
What makes a sailboat move?
the wind
what dose the classic pirate flag look like?
black with white skull and crossbones
What does "Ahoy!" mean?
Hello! or "Hey!"
what is the group that fish swim in called
a school
What is the most important thing a pirate needs to survive at sea?
Fresh water
What is the steering wheel on a ship called?
the helm
Finish the phrase: "Shiver me ______!"
Timbers
What is a pirate's "matey"?
A friend or shipmate
What is the deepest part of the ocean called?
hint: its not a layer
the Mariana Trench
Why would sailors look at the stars?
To help navigate
What is an anchor used for?
To keep the ship from drifting away
Name a pirate movie or book.
pirates of the Caribbean, Goonies, Muppet treasure island ECT.
what is a pirate captions right hand man called
the first mate
What substance gives sharks their skeleton structure instead of bones?
Cartilage
What should a sailor wear to stay safe on a ship?
a life jacket/ safety gear.
what is a crows nest?
The lookout platform high on the mast
What is the name of the line where the ocean meets the sky?
The horizon
what is the term for right and left on a ship?
starboard and port
what ocean animal has blue blood
octopus
What does it mean to ration supplies?
Use them carefully so they last longer
Name 3 jobs on a pirate ship.
Captain, navigator, cook, lookout, gunner, etc.
What is a pirate ship's flag called?
The Jolly Roger