New Cargo Ship Designed To Be Tougher Against Submarine Attacks

The video discusses a revolutionary cargo ship developed by the Navy to counter submarine threats. Equipped with anti-aircraft guns, the ship features a unique design with propellers amidships on a vertical shaft. The first ship is being constructed in Orange, TX, and is about one-fifth the size of ordinary freighters, capable of carrying 1,500 tons. Mass production allows for a ship to be built in two months, powered by 16 auto engines. The ship's low water draft makes it a difficult target for torpedoes.

What was the primary purpose of developing the revolutionary cargo ship?

• To counter submarine threats

• To reduce construction costs

• To improve speed

• To increase cargo capacity

Where are the propellers located on the revolutionary cargo ship?

• On the deck

• At the stern

• At the bow

• Amidships on a vertical shaft

What is the size of the revolutionary cargo ship compared to ordinary freighters?

• Twice the size

• Half the size

• One-fifth the size

• Same size

How many auto engines power the revolutionary cargo ship?

• 12

• 16

• 10

• 14

What makes the ship a tough target for torpedoes?

• Its speed

• Its color

• Its size

• Its shallow draft