One Year After Pearl Harbor, Repairing Battleships

The transcript describes the extensive salvage operations at Pearl Harbor, highlighting the efforts to lift and rebuild naval vessels like the minelayer, cruiser, and the Oglala. It details the pumping of water from the battleship California and celebrates the unparalleled salvage work in naval history. The narrative emphasizes the relentless work by builders to achieve what seemed impossible, marking a significant victory in naval engineering and repair.

What was the first step taken to recover the minelayer and cruiser Helena?

• Using air to lift them

• Repairing them on-site

• Towing them to a safe location

• Deploying divers to inspect damage

What was the condition of the battleship California before it was prepared for dry dock?

• It was completely destroyed

• It was partially submerged

• It was already in dry dock

• It was deck deep in water

What does the term 'rebirth' refer to in the context of the battleship California?

• The ship being restored to operational status

• The ship being used for a different purpose

• The ship being sold to another country

• The ship being scrapped

What makes the salvage work at Pearl Harbor unique in naval history?

• It was the first salvage operation ever

• It involved the largest number of ships

• It was unparalleled in its scale and success

• It was completed in record time

Who were the key contributors to the success of the Pearl Harbor salvage operations?

• International allies

• Builders and workers

• Naval architects

• Military strategists