24 DECEMBER 1927, Page 24

General Knowledge Questions

The prize of one guinea, which the Editor offers each week. tor the best thirteen general knowledge questions, has been awarded this week to Mr. C. G. MacDonald, for the following 't Naval History" questions :--

Naval History Questions

I. What British Naval officer turned pirate ?

2. Who is styled the " Father " of the American Navy ?

3. What British . admiral was shot pour encourager ks azitree

4. What is the most famous sea duel in history ?

5. Which British admiral was known as " Ganpowder Jack " ?

6. Which British admiral was wrecked off the Scilly Isles ?

7. Which British admiral was the first to break the enemy's line ?

8. Which Naval battle is named after the day it was fought on ?

. 9. Which British admiral, when sent to reinforce another, sailed round the world instead ?

. 10. Which British admiral went down with his ship in the harbour ? 11. Which British admiral helped to free South America ? .12. Which British admiral was the son of an apothecary ? .linsweis Will be found on page 1136.