I saw 21 entries from France on the flashing list, same as Hungary.

Nerys

What, no correct answers from France?

Gipsy Moth has obviously found a good new home where she will be back in her element and sailed but I think it a pity that she will be lost to the sight of the many thousands of people who could see her when she was in Greenwich. She is, after all , more or less a national monument. Sadly another casualty of Covid.
I have happy memories of Gipsy Moth. I sailed into Ramsgate harbour one evening, looking around for somewhere to moor, I saw this rather nice ketch and the skipper invited me alongside. It was not till then that I realised that I was alongside Gipsy Moth and Francis Chichester had taken my ropes.

Cheers,
Nerys

Evening All.
May I take the opportunity to thank Stephen for all the time and effort in organising the Christmas Quiz.
Well done and thank you.
Have a good one each and all.
Regards Bill
👍

Here’s an article on the latest move for Gypsy Moth IV.

https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/news/gipsy-moth-iv-finds-new-owners-80583

But since Greenwich was the last location, I picked that answer.

If nothing else, this quiz has been instrumental in showing us the world wide membership of this forum. Surely it is the top model boat forum in the world.

Cheers, Nerys

She is not really on display there, more like waiting for a new buyer, Greenwich was the last true place she was on display.

I didn't know about the move from Greenwich, it was there when I visited in 2018.
So although I have been given a correct answer mark, I think Stephen should scrap today's question to make it fair for all.
Cheers Colin.

We have all been Googling like mad! It seems as thought boats are passed around whether models or full size. Even if a boat is neglected there is always someone who is prepared to do a renovation.

that was in 2016
As of October 10, 2021 she is located at Buckler’s Hard hard standing.
On the river or in the yard ?

The answers are all wrong for todays question So now I have a wrong answer Beaulieu River
the correct answer should be☹️; Beaulieu River is home to Sir Francis Chichester's record-breaking yacht, Gipsy Moth IV.

The last time I saw Gypsy Moth IV was at the Maritime Museum at Bucklers Hard, but I don't see that answer option here?

Pete

Today's answer was wrong. Gypsy moth 1V can now be seen near Southampton but that wasn't an option.

My answer was wrong. I am sure that it drove past the door of my answer on the back of a truck once many years ago. Probably got diverted by roadworks. That must be why I got it wrong.😬

🤣⛵well it is Christmas! Thanks for doing the quiz. It’s been really good.👍

Today’s question is from 2001… I have to say, I didn’t check whether it was still valid or not 🙈

Everyone, look over there, behind your shoulder! 👉 … what do you mean the question has changed slightly? 🤥🤪

Stephen

At great risk of being totally wrong regarding the latest prize draw question, isn’t Gypsy Moth 4 now in Guernsey? I thought it had been sold during the year? 🤔

23rd Dec
At which port was Brunel's ship Great Western built and launched?
A. Bristol (91%) - Correct Answer (197 entries)
B. Portsmouth (3%)
C. Glasgow (1%)
D. Belfast (5%)

Stephen

Wow! I am on My Way 😁😁

Merry Christmas to All!!
From across the Pond!
Trev

Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you too! I got my card in the mail today 🇨🇦🤗🍪☕️

Merry Christmas to everyone, and hopefully a better happier new year, - from down here in Orewa Beach, Aotearoa (NZ), Land of the long white cloud.

JB

Re Rainbow Warrior.- a few pics I took at Wynyard wharf not long after she was raised, and being prepared for scuttling as an artificial reef. You can see on the stbd side under the 'peace' the large patch which was welded in (grey area) over the bomb hole. She resides on the bottom near the Cavalli Islands (off Matauri Bay - Northland NZ) Scuttled in 12 Dec 1987, bombed in July 85.

JB

22th Dec
In 1985, the ship Rainbow Warrior was sunk by agents of which country?
A. Argentina (7%)
B. Japan (12%)
C. France (80%) - Correct Answer (183 entries)
D. Norway (1%)

Thought it would be fun to see the correct answers by countries (where we have a high number of entries):

Czech Republic: 31 of 32 (96.9%)
New Zealand: 54 of 56 (96.4%)
South Africa: 25 of 26 (96.2%)
Sweden: 42 of 44 (95.5%)
Spain: 41 of 43 (95.3%)
Germany: 59 of 62 (95.2%)
United Kingdom: 2631 of 2767 (95.1%)
Australia: 197 of 211 (93.4%)
Ireland: 22 of 24 (91.7%)
United States: 478 of 528 (90.5%)
Canada: 282 of 313 (90.1%)
Norway: 45 of 50 (90%)

All cards have been sent out too. I'd expect everyone in the UK and the majority of overseas ones to be delivered before Christmas day 😊

Stephen

21st Dec
On which ship did Charles Darwin make his famous voyage of scientific discovery?
A. HMS Beagle (97%) - Correct Answer (222 entries)
B. HMS Badger (2%)
C. HMS Buffalo (0%)
D. HMS Bulldog (1%)

483 members in the draw now, with a total of 3,947 correct entries.

10 days to go!

Stephen

20th Dec
Which of these words means a sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races?
A. Regatta (100%) - Correct Answer (218 entries)
B. Meet (0%)
C. Joust (0%)
D. Matchplay (0%)

Stephen

Received your Christmas Card in Hungary this morning. Thank you.
Peter.😃

19th Dec
What was the English term for a German submarine used during the First and Second World Wars?
A. U-boat (100%) - Correct Answer (222 entries)
B. V-boat (0%)
C. W-boat (0%)
D. X-boat (0%)

All correct today! Also a record number of entries in one day so far!

Stephen

I had an 825 Sterling what a fabulous car

multiple choice answers don't make it any easier in my house ! I asked todays (19th) question to the family (age range from 8 to 65) and got 4 different answers !!! great fun though 😊

Hello Doug!

I drove a 75 which I had for 8 years. I sold it 10 years ago and I regret it. One of the best rides I ever had. Now I use Rover as a "brand" for some of my boats (it just sounds pretty cool).

Cheers,
B.

18th Dec
Which ship features in the title of a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta?
A. HMS Pantaloon (0%)
B. HMS Pinafore (96%) - Correct Answer (212 entries)
C. HMS Periwig (1%)
D. HMS Petticoat (3%)

Prizes list has been updated too....

Accessories:
- Tea Towels
- Port & Starboard Socks
- Pin Badges
- Fridge Magnets
- Lanyards

Books:
- Advanced Ship Modelling
- HMS Ajax
- Flower Class Corvettes

Plans:
- Bute
- Harbour Defence Motor Launch
- Sea Truck 12
- Audacity
- Admiralty MTB
- Boston Lock (Tug)
- RAFA Aquarius
- Galateia
- Pilot Boat 726
- Clupea
- Patria
- Higgins PT Boat

Stephen

17th Dec
Which ship, built for Henry VIII, sank in 1545 and was raised in 1982?
A. Mary Dear (0%)
B. Mary Rose (98%) - Correct Answer (203 entries)
C. Mary Celeste (2%)
D. Queen Mary (0%)

Stephen

To much Salt for Jags👎

News to me Doug did’nt remember the V6!but was loaned a V8 when my Triumph 2.5PI WAS IN THEgarage thought the 2.5 was quick the Rover was something else!👍

16th Dec
What was the name of the ship in which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed to America?
A. Mayflower (99%) - Correct Answer (212 entries)
B. HMS Bounty (0%)
C. Mary Rose (0%)
D. Golden Hind (1%)

Stephen

15th Dec
What is the name for the casing for a ship's compass?
A. Keel (1%)
B. Bilge (0%)
C. Capstan (5%)
D. Binnacle (94%) - Correct Answer (201 entries)

We've now 452 members, across 25 countries taking part and a total of 2,642 correct entries.

16 days to go!

Stephen

What rotten luck Nerys🤔
Very similar to my experience hiring a yachet on Elba many years ago with Francis Chichester ambitions - well at least as far as Corsica😁.
Result: no wind 😠 so just pottered round the north coast on the aux motor to a secluded bay and spent the day sunbathing and diving! Hey ho! My great sailing adventure🙄
Had more luck on Tenerife several years later😉 Went dolphin spotting😀
Cheers, Doug 😎

14th Dec
What was the name of the royal yacht which was decommissioned in 1997?
A. Albany (0%)
B. Britannia (97%) - Correct Answer (199 entries)
C. Caledonia (1%)
D. Devonshire (2%)

Stephen

My sister Gwyneth was on holiday in Luxor some years ago and desperately wanted a sail on a felucca. Although she had one nicely arranged, there was a flat calm the whole week,

Cheers, Nerys

Only my answer was Junk.🤨

Aahh sooo!
So you were led up the garden path and went Junking did you Pete?🤔
😎

These Greeks must have sold one to China or it had a very bad Captain and he missed the Med and found himself in the South China Sea. This explains why I made a mistake on this question.😬

'The Italian Connection'!
Odd that! Considering that they are actually Egyptian😉
The name comes from Arabic.
They are still in use on the Nile, trundling tourists between Aswan and Luxor.
I made the Med connection through that.
Pic shows one near Luxor.
😎

My grandson is called Luca, we’re 2nd generation Italian easy one for me 🙂

I got it right as it was a good quest. Felucca sounded Italian so I pushed the Mediterranean Sea🥴

13th Dec
A felucca is a small boat usually sailed on which stretch of water?
A. Mediterranean Sea (92%) - Correct Answer (184 entries)
B. Lake Victoria (4%)
C. South China Sea (2%)
D. South Pacific Ocean (2%)

In total so far;
Correct Entries: 2,240
Incorrect: 202
Total: 2,442 (from 443 members)

Still 18 more days to go. If you've joined late, it's still worth having a go at the daily questions and entering! The more correct answers, the more entries you'll have, therefore the more chance of winning 😎

Stephen

"cars were cars ..."
men were men and
women were grateful!
(Credit to 'I'm sorry I'll read that again', or was it 'Round the Horne'?
One of those crazy Sunday radio shows back then😁)
BTW Redpop: Rover often used aluminium body panels. My 2000 had them😉
Cheers, Doug 😎

12th Dec
What was the name of the high observation deck on the top of the ship's mast?
A. Eagle’s nest (2%)
B. Seagull’s nest (1%)
C. Crow’s nest (97%) - Correct Answer (204 entries)
D. Robin’s nest (0%)

Stephen

In the days when cars were cars and made from steel with real engineering and no microchips 🙂 my old jaguar used to do 15 lampposts to the gallon, now I drive an economical plastic VW (boring) sand covered rattler, living by the coast everything is covered in sand.
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