The Role of Canada's Merchant Navy

What command does the captain give that signals everyone is on their own?

• Man overboard

• Abandon ship

• All hands on deck

• Full speed ahead

How far do you typically jump from the deck into the water?

• 30 metres

• 60 feet

• 20 metres

• 100 feet

Which ocean is mentioned as one of the coldest in the world?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What potential danger is mentioned if the ship is an oil tanker?

• It will sink quickly

• It will be covered with oil, mostly on fire

• It will explode immediately

• It will attract sharks

What role did Canada's Merchant Navy play during the Second World War?

• They were part of the Royal Canadian Navy

• They played a vital role in ensuring Allied Victory

• They were responsible for air raids

• They were neutral and did not participate

What was the composition of the Canadian Merchant Navy?

• Only military ships

• Former civilian ships and government-run vessels

• Only submarines

• Only aircraft carriers

At what age did Earle Wagner join the Merchant Navy?

• 15 years old

• 17 years old

• 19 years old

• 21 years old

Why did Earle Wagner join the Merchant Navy?

• He was conscripted

• He was turned down as a boy soldier for the Royal Canadian Navy

• He wanted to travel the world

• He was following family tradition

Where was Percival Smith from when he joined the Merchant Navy?

• Canada

• United States

• British colony of Ceylon

• Australia

What was the unofficial name given to the Canadian Merchant Navy?

• The Fifth Arm of the Services

• The Fourth Arm of the Services

• The Third Arm of the Services

• The Second Arm of the Services