⚓ The First Mate

Among the Captain's papers for the Lady Eleanor was a folded sheet used during the selection of junior officers. Captain Mercer believed that a First Mate should possess more than strength or experience. He expected a thorough knowledge of the sea, the ship and the traditions of those who sailed before them.

The Selection Sheet

Orders from the Captain

Answer the questions below, then take the foremost letters.
The codeword will reveal the next step in the journey.

• What is the back of a ship called?
  Answer:  ____________  
• What is the action of pulling a ship with another vessel called?
  Answer:   ____________  
• What large body of salt water do ships travel on?
  Answer:   ____________  
• What is the name given to the quarters for ship's officers?
• Answer:   ____________  
• What is the deck behind a ship's bridge called?
  Answer:   ____________  
• What is the name given to the ship's Kitchen??
  Answer:   ____________  
• What is the decorative protective plate on a ship's stern on which the name is displayed?
  (NOT the Sternboard.)
  Answer:   ____________  

The First Mate's Secret Codeword is:  __________________

Enter the Codeword into Certitude to receive the true corrected coordinates.

Captain Mercer's approval was earned, not given.

You can validate your puzzle solution with certitude.

VOYAGE STATUS:
First Mate confirmed. Bell watch instructions issued.

Footnote:

Lady Eleanor Maritime Collection
Chapter 1 — Exhibit 3 of 12
Collection Reference: LE-03
Collection Status: Officer Assessment