Facing forward on a ship, what is the right side called?
AnswerStarboard
Starboard is the right side.
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7 fact-checked facts about ships, sailing and maritime history, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
In what unit is a ship's speed usually given?
AnswerKnots
Ships measure speed in knots.
Going deeper
What is the front of a ship called?
AnswerBow
The bow is the front; the stern is the back.
In what year did the Suez Canal open?
Answer1869
The Suez Canal opened in 1869.
What does the Plimsoll line on a ship's hull show?
AnswerThe safe loading limit
It marks how deep a ship may safely sit in the water.
Expert level
How long is one nautical mile?
Answer1,852 meters
A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 m.
In what year did the Mayflower sail to North America?
Answer1620
The Mayflower crossed the Atlantic in 1620.
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