The Lighthouse Arrival Log
Fog blurred one name in a lighthouse keeper’s arrival log. Four boats entered the harbor one at a time: Gull, Heron, Kestrel, and Tern. The keeper reconstructs the order to identify the boat hidden by the ink stain.
Your task
Which boat arrived second?
- 1
Kestrel arrived last.
- 2
Tern arrived immediately before Kestrel.
- 3
Gull arrived before Heron.
- 4
No two boats arrived together.
Solution revealed
Solution
The answer: Heron
Kestrel is fourth, and Tern arrived immediately before it, placing Tern third. The only open positions are first and second. Since Gull arrived before Heron, Gull must be first and Heron must be second.
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Why this answer is the only fit
Heron is correct.
Kestrel is fourth, and Tern arrived immediately before it, placing Tern third. The only open positions are first and second. Since Gull arrived before Heron, Gull must be first and Heron must be second.
Original RankDaily puzzle · Manually reviewed · Last updated 20 7 月, 2026