Military Transport Ship Miracle Rescue

The video discusses the marine hazards faced by the US Naval transport Wakefield, formerly the luxury liner Manhattan. It details the ship's stormy history, including an incident in 1941 near Palm Beach. The Wakefield was returning from Europe with a convoy carrying a record number of US troops and civilians. Despite a fire on board, all passengers were safely transferred to other vessels. The video concludes with hopes for the Wakefield's future, as expressed by Lieutenant Masato.

What was the original name of the US Naval transport Wakefield?

• Liberty

• Manhattan

• Queen Mary

• Titanic

In what year did the Manhattan go aground near Palm Beach?

• 1940

• 1939

• 1941

• 1942

What was the Wakefield returning from when the fire incident occurred?

• A training mission

• A European tour

• A convoy from Europe

• A rescue operation

How many people were aboard the Wakefield during the fire incident?

• 1200

• 1400

• 1600

• 1800

What was Lieutenant Masato's hope for the Wakefield after the fire?

• That it would be scrapped

• That it would be turned into a museum

• That it would sail again

• That it would be decommissioned