Hardcore Nautical History Quiz

A rigorous test covering seminal events and figures in maritime heritage, designed for enthusiasts seeking a formidable challenge.

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CategoryMaritime
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Quiz Questions

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  1. 1

    Which 16th‑century Portuguese explorer first sighted the Cape of Good Hope, opening the sea route to India?

    Question 1
  2. 2

    The 1805 Battle of Trafalgar cemented British naval dominance. Which French‑Spanish admiral commanded the opposing fleet?

    Question 2
  3. 3

    What revolutionary hull design, introduced by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1859, allowed the SS Great Eastern to carry unprecedented cargo volumes?

    Question 3
  4. 4

    Which 1651 treaty, often regarded as the first codified set of maritime law, established principles for salvage and the treatment of shipwrecked crews?

    Question 4
  5. 5

    During World War II, which Allied convoy code name denoted the most heavily defended trans‑Atlantic supply routes?

    Question 5
  6. 6

    The ancient Phoenician city of Carthage is credited with pioneering which navigational instrument around the 2nd century BC?

    Question 6
  7. 7

    Which 19th‑century law abolished the practice of press‑ganging, ending the forced conscription of sailors in the British Royal Navy?

    Question 7
  8. 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?

    Question 8

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