Hardcore Nautical History Quiz
A rigorous test covering seminal events and figures in maritime heritage, designed for enthusiasts seeking a formidable challenge.
Quiz Questions
Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.
- 1
Which 16th‑century Portuguese explorer first sighted the Cape of Good Hope, opening the sea route to India?
- 2
The 1805 Battle of Trafalgar cemented British naval dominance. Which French‑Spanish admiral commanded the opposing fleet?
- 3
What revolutionary hull design, introduced by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1859, allowed the SS Great Eastern to carry unprecedented cargo volumes?
- 4
Which 1651 treaty, often regarded as the first codified set of maritime law, established principles for salvage and the treatment of shipwrecked crews?
- 5
During World War II, which Allied convoy code name denoted the most heavily defended trans‑Atlantic supply routes?
- 6
The ancient Phoenician city of Carthage is credited with pioneering which navigational instrument around the 2nd century BC?
- 7
Which 19th‑century law abolished the practice of press‑ganging, ending the forced conscription of sailors in the British Royal Navy?
- 8
In the early 2000s, piracy off the coast of Somalia surged. Which international naval mission, launched in 2009, was tasked with deterring these attacks?
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