SHIP RIDDLES

Two ships leave the port of San Diego, both sailing for the distant shores of Japan. Each ship plans to travel the same route, spending a two-week stopover in Tokyo before returning to California. The first ship churns through the sea at 35 miles per hour throughout the entire journey. The second ship moves slower, at just 30 mph. After two weeks in Tokyo, the captain of the second ship decides to run at a faster pace, moving at 40 mph for the entire return trip. Which ship arrives in San Diego first?

Two ships leave the port of San Diego, both sailing for the distant shores of Japan. Each ship plans to travel the same route, spending a two-week stopover in Tokyo before returning to California. The first ship churns through the sea at 35 miles per hour throughout the entire journey. The second ship moves slower, at just 30 mph. After two weeks in Tokyo, the captain of the second ship decides to run at a faster pace, moving at 40 mph for the entire return trip. Which ship arrives in San Diego first?

Captain Phillips is the captain of this famous ship.
The captain of this famous ship is Captain Phillips.
Captain Phillips is the bravest captain ever known.
What is the name of Captain Phillips ship?

What paces back and forth on the ocean floor?

If youre getting close to land
And you need your ship to stop
Youll take down all your sails
And this item you will drop

I am?

How was Columbus's ship like an avid shopper?

Where would an alien park his space ship?

Weight in my belly, Trees on my back. Nails in my ribs, Feet I do lack. What am I?

I am a ship that can be made to ride the greatest waves. I am not built by objects, but built by minds. What am I?

A Japanese ship was en route in the open sea. The Japanese captain went for a shower removing his diamond ring and Rolex watch on the table. When he returned, his valuables were missing. The captain immediately called the five suspected crew members and asked each one where and what he was doing for the last 15 minutes.

The Filipino cook in a heavy overcoat said, I was in fridge room getting meat for cooking.

The Indian Engineer with a torch in hand said, I was working on generator engine.

The Sri Lankan seaman said, I was on the mast (top of the ship) correcting the flag which was upside down by mistake.

The British radio officer said, I was messaging to company that we are reaching the next port in 72 hours. From now that is Wednesday morning at 10 AM.

The British navigation officer said, I am on night watch, so sleeping in my cabin.

The captain caught the liar. So who is the thief?

What ship can fly?

Two ships are in the water. They each fire one missile at the other. Neither missile hit its target. But there were no counter measures launched. And nothing entered the airspace during the time. and radar showed the misses were destroyed. How is that so?

In a room with four walls no windows. On the south wall there is a door and on the north too. There is a table in the middle with four chairs. On the table there are 52 bicycles and three empty boxes in one of the chairs there is a dead man. How did he die?

Which is the best ship of the world?

A ship is at dock and the tide rises 3 feet. If the water level is at 4 on the "water marks" on the side of the ship, what is the water level read now?

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1. What do you call a ship that's addicted to coffee? The S.S. Espresso Yourself!

2. Why did the pirate refuse to walk the plank? He was afraid he'd be board-ed.

3. How does a ship stay in shape? With anchor management.

4. What do you get when you cross a pirate and a snowman? Frostbite.

5. What did one boat say to the other? "Are you hull-ucinating?"

6. Why did the sailor bring a ladder to the beach? To climb aboard the oar-fice.

7. Why did the boat go to the doctor? It was feeling a little buoy-nt.

8. What do you get when you cross a pirate and a parrot? Squawk and awe.

9. Why was the sailor afraid to answer the phone? He didn't want to be roped in to a long distance call.

10. What do you call a ship that's always late? The Tardi-sailing.

11. Why did the pirate build a new ship? Because the old one was on its last dock legs.

12. Why do boats make terrible comedians? Their jokes are always a little ship-lap-sided.

13. What did the beached ship say to the shore? "I'm shore glad to see you!"

14. Why did the sailor get lost in the sea? He didn't have a compass-ionate captain.

15. What do you get when you cross a pirate and a firefighter? A swashbuckling hose jockey.

16. Why did the sailor refuse to wear a lifejacket? He didn't want to be buoy-ed down.

17. What do you get when you cross a pirate and a kangaroo? A buccaneer with a hop in their step.

18. Why did the captain refuse to let the ship leave the dock? It was anchor-chores.

19. What do you call a ship that can play an instrument? The Musical Cruiser.

20. What did the grape say when the ship hit it? Nothing, it just let out a little whine.

21. Why don't ships ever argue? They prefer to cruise through life peacefully.

22. What do you get when you cross a pirate and a comedian? A jokester who always makes you arrr-ol with laughter.

23. Why did the sailor get a tattoo of an anchor? It reminded him of the times he felt grounded.

24. What do you call a ship that loves to dance? The Shimmy Ship.

25. What did the sailor do when they got lost at sea? They took a left at the lighthouse and found their way to shore.

26. What do you get when you cross a pirate and a dolphin? A buccaneer who always keeps their flippers crossed.

27. Why did the boat cross the river? To get to the oar side.

28. What did the pirate say when they lost their sword? "Well, that sucks cutlass."

29. What do you call a ship that's always in a hurry? The Fast and the Ferryous.

30. Why did the sailor decide to become a musician? They wanted to sail along to the rhythm of the sea.

31. What do you get when you cross a pirate and a snake? A swashbuckling sidewinder.

32. Why did the boat decide to stop at the island? It was tired of being marooned at sea.

33. What do you call a ship with a sense of humor? The Laughing Gull.

34. Why did the sailor carry a wrench with them everywhere? They liked to be screwn in any situation.

35. What do you get when you cross a pirate and a ninja? A swashbuckling stealth attack.

36. Why did the boat refuse to dock at the crowded pier? It was afraid it would get pier-pressured.

37. What did the sailor say when they saw the storm clouds approaching? "We're in for a rough sea-t."

38. What do you call a ship with a big ego? The Titanic 2.0.

39. Why did the pirate stop at the dessert island? They were craving some sweet booty.

40. What do you get when you cross a pirate and a chef? A buccaneer who can pillage and sauté with the best of them.

41. Why did the boat feel relieved when it finally reached the harbor? It was finally able to port its feelings.

42. What do you call a ship that's into yoga? The Zen Boat.

43. Why did the sailor refuse to eat the fish they caught? It was a sea-food allergy.

44. What do you get when you cross a pirate and a surfer? A buccaneer who rides the waves with style.

45. Why did the boat captain always wear a light bulb necklace? They liked to have bright ideas at sea.

46. What do you call a ship that's always breaking down? The S.S. Problematic.

47. Why did the sailor decide to become a painter? They wanted to capture the beauty of the sea on canvas.

48. What do you get when you cross a pirate and a bird? A swashbuckling wingman.

49. Why did the boat refuse to leave the dock? It was tied up with other offers.

50. What do you call a ship with a lot of attitude? The S.S. Sassy Pants.