On a ship, which side is 'port' when you face the front?
AnswerLeft
Facing the bow, port is the left side and starboard is the right.
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Challenge Port facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about seaports and harbors, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is a harbor?
AnswerA sheltered area of water where ships can safely anchor
A harbor is a stretch of water protected from waves and wind, where ships can dock or anchor.
Going deeper
Standard shipping containers commonly come in 20-foot and which other length?
Answer40 feet
The most common ISO shipping containers are 20 feet and 40 feet long.
Which two oceans does the Panama Canal connect?
AnswerAtlantic and Pacific
The Panama Canal crosses the Isthmus of Panama, linking the Atlantic (via the Caribbean) and the Pacific.
A knot, the unit of speed at sea, equals one what per hour?
AnswerNautical mile
One knot is one nautical mile per hour.
Expert level
The ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria stood on which island?
AnswerPharos
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, stood on the island of Pharos.
How long is one international nautical mile?
Answer1,852 meters
The international nautical mile is defined as exactly 1,852 m; 1,609 m is a statute mile.
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