Passengers of SS Havana rescued after ship runs aground on reef in Bahamas

Passengers of SS Havana rescued after ship runs aground on reef in Bahamas

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The Havana ship ran aground 60 miles off Florida, leading to a rescue operation. All passengers and most crew were saved, though one man died. The Coast Guard coordinated the rescue, and survivors were taken to Miami and Cuba. Fourth Officer John Rich explained the ship's navigation issues due to poor weather.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the fate of the Havana ship?

It safely reached its destination.

It ran aground 60 miles off Florida.

It was attacked by pirates.

It sank in a storm.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Coast Guard contribute to the rescue?

They evacuated the crew by helicopter.

They repaired the ship.

They directed other ships by radio.

They provided food and water.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where were the rescued passengers and crew brought ashore?

Bahamas and New York

Miami and Cuba

New York and Miami

Cuba and Bahamas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What decision did Captain Peterson and 82 men make?

They were rescued first.

They decided to stay on the stranded Havana.

They swam to shore.

They chose to abandon the ship.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenges did the Fourth Officer mention regarding the ship's misdirection?

Blinding rain and poor visibility

Mechanical failure

Pirate attack

Navigation system malfunction