Spanish Refugee Ship Docks In New York, Ladislar Family Speaks On Conditions

Spanish Refugee Ship Docks In New York, Ladislar Family Speaks On Conditions

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The transcript describes the harrowing journey of 769 European refugees aboard the Spanish writer Navar, a ship built for only 15 passengers. The overcrowded vessel carried 11116 people from Seville to Marseille, discharging some at Bermuda and Havana. Passengers, including entire families, endured dire conditions, sleeping in lifeboats and temporary bunks. The 37-day voyage was a nightmare, with conditions beyond imagination.

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How many refugees did the Spanish writer Navar arrive with on a vessel designed for only 15 passengers?

37

11,116

15

769

2.

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Where did the ship discharge some of its passengers?

Paris and London

Lisbon and Madrid

Bermuda and Havana

New York and Miami

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What type of conditions did the refugees endure on the ship?

Calm and peaceful

Luxurious and comfortable

Crowded and harsh

Organized and clean

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30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the refugees' journey last?

6 days

15 days

37 days

111 days

5.

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How did the refugees describe their voyage?

A pleasant adventure

An educational trip

A relaxing cruise

A nightmare