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Maritime Technology History

Maritime Technology

A collection of historical facts regarding maritime technological advancements.

history maritime navigation

8 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Jul 30, 2026

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1 Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the trireme, a galley with three rows of oars?

A The Romans
B The Ancient Greeks
C The Egyptians
D The Vikings

2 What device did early mariners use to measure the angle between the horizon and a celestial body to determine latitude?

A Compass
B Astrolabe
C Radar
D Sonar

3 The RMS Titanic was equipped with which specific safety-focused maritime technology that failed to prevent its sinking?

A Watertight bulkheads
B Satellite GPS
C Nuclear propulsion
D Fiber optic communication

4 In the 18th century, John Harrison solved the 'longitude problem' by inventing what?

A The maritime chronometer
B The steam engine
C The anchor winch
D The sextant

5 What propulsion technology replaced wind power for large-scale international shipping during the 19th century?

A Nuclear fission
B Solar panels
C Steam engines
D Electric motors

6 Which navigational instrument, used widely since the Middle Ages, utilizes a magnetized needle to show direction?

A Sextant
B Magnetic compass
C Gyroscope
D Echo sounder

7 The 'Turtle' was the world's first combat vessel of what type, used during the American Revolutionary War?

A Aircraft carrier
B Submarine
C Battleship
D Destroyer

8 What maritime technology uses sound pulses to map the ocean floor and detect underwater objects?

A Radar
B Lidar
C Sonar
D Radio

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