NAVAL SHIP TERMS

Question 1

ADRIFT

Answer 1

Loose from moorings and out of control (applied to anything lost, our of hand, or left lying about)

Question 2

AFT-END

Answer 2

near or toward the stern(rear) of the vessel

Question 3

ALL HANDS

Answer 3

the entire ship’s company, both officer and enlisted

Question 4

AYE, AYE

Answer 4

reply to an order or command meaning “I understand and will comply”

Question 5

BELOW

Answer 5

downstairs

Question 6

BRIGHTWORK

Answer 6

brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted

Question 7

RACK / BUNK

Answer 7

BED

Question 8

BUOY

Answer 8

an anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object

Question 9

CARRY ON

Answer 9

an order to resume work or duties

Question 10

CAST OFF

Answer 10

to throw off; to let go; to unfurl

Question 11

CHAIN LOCKER

Answer 11

compartment in which anchor chain is stowed

Question 12

MESS DECK / CHOW HALL

Answer 12

place to eat

Question 13

COLOR CEREMONY

Answer 13

raising or lowering of a national flag, ceremonies held at 0800 and sunset for hoisting and hauling down the national ensign

Question 14

DEEP SIX

Answer 14

to dispose of by throwing over the side

Question 15

ENSIGN

Answer 15

National flag; RANK of commissioned officer between the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade

Question 16

FATHOM

Answer 16

a unit of length (equal to 6 feet) used for measuring the depth of water

Question 17

GALLEY

Answer 17

kitchen

Question 18

GANGWAY

Answer 18

an opening in a bulwark or lifeline that provides access to a brow or accommodation ladder; an order meaning to stay clear

Question 19

GEAR LOCKER

Answer 19

storage room

Question 20

GENERAL QUARTERS

Answer 20

battle stations

Question 21

LIBERTY

Answer 21

permission to leave the base (usually for not more than 48 hours)

Question 22

LIFELINE

Answer 22

lines erected around the weather decks of a ship to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side

Question 23

OVERHEAD

Answer 23

ceiling

Question 24

PASSAGEWAY

Answer 24

hallway

Question 25

QUARTERS

Answer 25

assembling of all hands for muster, instruction, and inspection

Question 26

REVEILLE

Answer 26

wake up, start a new day

Question 27

SCULLERY

Answer 27

place to wash dishes

Question 28

SCUTTLEBUTT

Answer 28

drinking fountain; a rumor

Question 29

SICKBAY

Answer 29

hospital or medical clinic

Question 30

SWAB

Answer 30

MOP

Question 31

TAPS

Answer 31

time to sleep, end of day

Question 32

TATTOO

Answer 32

five minutes before taps

Question 33

TOPSIDE

Answer 33

upstairs

Question 34

TURN TO

Answer 34

begin work

Question 35

STARBOARD

Answer 35

pertaining to the right-hand side of a ship

Question 36

PORT

Answer 36

pertaining to the left-hand side of a ship

Question 37

GROUND TACKLE

Answer 37

all the equipment used in mooring or anchoring a ship

Question 38

HATCH

Answer 38

door

Question 39

SECURE

Answer 39

lock, put away or stop work

Question 40

FIELD DAY

Answer 40

general cleaning day, usually the day before an inspection

Question 41

HEAD

Answer 41

bathroom