Sailors Pull Torpedo Onto Shore Next to Golden Gate Bridge

The transcript describes an incident involving a Japanese submarine during the war. The submarine launched a torpedo that missed its intended target, the South pier of a bridge, and avoided the shipping lanes, preventing a potential disaster. The narrative highlights the fortunate circumstances that prevented a catastrophic explosion.

What type of military vessel is mentioned in the text?

• Submarine

• Battleship

• Aircraft Carrier

• Destroyer

What was the believed target of the Japanese submarine?

• South pier of the bridge

• North pier of the bridge

• A cargo ship

• A military base

What miraculous event is described regarding the torpedo?

• It missed the target

• It exploded prematurely

• It was intercepted

• It sank a ship

What could have been the disastrous result if the torpedo had exploded?

• Damage to the bridge

• Loss of civilian lives

• Destruction of shipping lanes

• All of the above

Describe the overall outcome of the event mentioned in the text.

• It was a successful attack

• It caused significant damage

• It had no impact

• It was a near miss