1) An aircraft circles your vessel three times while gunning its engine, and then heads off in a northwesterly direction. What is the pilot signalling?

2) When very cold air moves over warmer coastal water, wisps of visible water vapor may rise from the surface as the water "steams". In extreme cases, this type of fog can rise hundreds of feet above the surface. It's called ________.

3) Identify this Lake Michigan lighthouse.

4) The Mackinac Bridge connects the lower and upper penninsulas of Michigan. From it's centerline it can fluctuate up to 15', 25', 35' or 45' feet?

5) Disgraced financier, Bernie Madoff, owned this recently seized Sportfish vessel. Who was the manufacturer and what year was the vessel?

6) Identify this vessel listed on The Mariner Network Yacht Sales website.

7) Identify this Great Lakes sportfish.

8) Identify this ship that was headed from St. Joseph, Michigan to Escanaba on July 20, 1889 when a fire started in its engine room.

9) What will you find located at latitude 45.56' 42" N longitude 86.14' 47" W ?

10) Identify this expeditionist who explored the depths of Great Lakes waters in the 1980's.

11) With a little bit of on-line investigation, you should be able to identify this submarine built by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. in September of 1944.

12) This sonar image, taken from an area of Grand Traverse Bay in Lake Michigan in 2007 was discovered and has been dubbed as Lake Michigans "___________".

13) Who was the S.S. Minnow named after in the 1960's sitcom "Gilligans Island"?.

14) Identify this Lake Michigan harbor town that this well known establishment is located.

15) Identify these aids to navigation.

16) What was Popeye's boat name?

17) What was newsman Geraldo Riveras sailboats name and what accomplishment did he achieve with her?

18) Identify this saltwater species.

19) Here's an easy one! These beer bottles most closely mimic what famous beer?

20) This famous "bikini girls" mosaic showing women exercising, running and receiving the palm of victory was discovered in what ancient city?

21) What is the significance of this naval logo?

22) No, this isn't Tiger Woods yacht. But, what is the name of the 155' yacht that he does own?

23) Identify this knot.

24) What will you find at 45.20 39" N 86.24 31" W during summer months?

25) Fill in the blank to this poem and identify the author of:
"_______________" our fearful trip is done, The ship has weathered every rack, the prize we sought is won, The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring; But O heart! heart! heart! O the bleeding drops of red, Where on the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead.

26) Identify the name of this spoon that is commonly used for Great Lakes angling.

27) The 1988 release of "The Big Blue" featured what competitive international water sport?

28) Sophia Loren and Cary Grant starred in a movie together that featured what type of vessel?

29) Identify this lake. She is the largest in her state and tell us how you would travel via water from this body of water to Grand Haven, Michigan.

30) "Captain Lou's" is one of Lake Michigans most popular destination for libations and fun. What town is this establishment located in?

31) Define a propellars pitch and what is the most common way to determine if the prop. is a right or left handed propellar?

32) Name the 1960's television show that featured the Tracey family and the name of the submarine used as a rescue vehicle.

33) Identify the make and model of this vessel that is manufactured in one of the Carolinas.

34) Identify this Greek God's wife and her connection to the lost city of Atlantis.

35) Who wrote the theme song for "Flipper"?

36) Name the famous musician that owns this beer company.

37) Still often seen today on older recreational vessels, identify the type of antenna found on the top of this extension mast.

38) Coconuts can be used for many things. The word "coconut" comes from the Portuguese word 'coquo,' meaning what?

39) What was Bill Murrays pet goldfishes name in "What about Bob?"

40) Let's spruce up on our navigational skills. What would you find at N 19 39.957 W 080 04.159 ?
JFYI-This location is also the location of Capt. Bloody Hand Sawyer's remains (pictured left)!

41) Who wrote "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"?

42) What year was the Lousitania sunk by German torpedos and who was her Captain?

43) The Eastland disaster occured on the Chicago River and 845 lives were lost. The Eastland also fell victim to a mutiny. When and where was she bound for when this occured?

44) "Red at night, sailors delight, red in the morning, sailors take warning" is a popular nautical cliche'. What causes the appearance of a red sun?

45) Define a "sloop" type vessel.

46) What was the track # and album name for Beach Boy hit "Sloop John B"?

47) Identify this rapidly disappearing species found in the Great Lakes eco-system.

48) Identify the vessel name and date of sinking of this well known vessel that is still visable today located on the north end of Lake Michigan.

49) What was the purpose behind the Kon-Tiki expedition of 1947?

50) What was the name given to this soccer ball in the Tom Hanks production of "Cast Away"?

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