Floating Hospital Ships

The video explores the history of floating hospital ships, starting with British prison ships like HMS Jersey, which was used as a hospital during the smallpox epidemic in 1770 America. It highlights the long history of using ships for medical purposes, dating back to the Greek Navy. The US Navy's use of ships as hospitals is discussed, including the USS Intrepid and the first dedicated hospital ship, USS Relief. The video concludes with modern hospital ships like Mercy and Comfort, which serve both military and civilian needs.

What was the original purpose of the HMS Jersey before it became a notorious prison ship?

• A cargo vessel

• A floating hospital

• A warship

• A merchant ship

Which ancient civilization is known to have used hospital ships over 2000 years ago?

• The Egyptians

• The Greeks

• The Chinese

• The Romans

During which conflict was the USS Intrepid used as a hospital ship?

• The war against the Barbary pirates

• The Revolutionary War

• The War of 1812

• The American Civil War

What was the name of the first dedicated hospital ship built by the United States?

• USS Intrepid

• USS Comfort

• USS Relief

• USS Mercy

What is the primary function of modern hospital ships like the Mercy and Comfort?

• Exploration missions

• Providing medical assistance

• Military operations

• Transporting goods