SS Normandie Burns At Pier, Being Retrofited As War Ship

The video discusses the history of the Normandy, a luxury ocean liner taken over by the Navy after Pearl Harbor. A fire caused by a workman's torch led to significant damage, but valuable art was saved. The Navy plans to repair and refit the ship, renamed Lafayette, for military use. Despite stability concerns, investigations ruled out sabotage.

What significant event led to the Navy taking over the Normandy?

• The Normandy was involved in a collision.

• The Normandy was attacked by enemy forces.

• The attack on Pearl Harbor prompted the takeover.

• The Normandy was deemed unfit for civilian use.

What caused the fire on the Normandy?

• A lightning strike

• Sparks from a workman's torch

• An electrical fault

• A kitchen accident

How much was the estimated damage from the fire?

• $1 million

• $7 million

• $5 million

• $3 million

What was the fate of the art treasures on the Normandy?

• They were left on the ship.

• They were safely moved ashore.

• They were stolen during the chaos.

• They were destroyed in the fire.

What was the Navy's response to rumors of sabotage?

• They quickly dismissed the rumors.

• They ignored the rumors.

• They confirmed the rumors.

• They launched a new investigation.