Canada Navy steering ship course

The video emphasizes the importance of discipline and constant vigilance for survival in the North Atlantic. It discusses strategies used by convoys to avoid enemy submarines, raiders, and air bombers by following varied and often indirect routes.

Why is constant vigilance crucial for officers and men in the North Atlantic?

• To enhance teamwork

• To maintain discipline

• To improve communication

• To ensure survival

What is the primary goal of the strategies used in the North Atlantic?

• To increase speed

• To avoid enemy detection

• To improve navigation

• To conserve resources

What types of enemy threats are convoys trying to avoid?

• Storms and icebergs

• Submarines, raiders, and air bombers

• Fishing boats and cargo ships

• Pirates and smugglers

How do convoys choose their routes in the North Atlantic?

• By avoiding all coastal areas

• By using the most popular shipping lanes

• By taking a unique and often indirect route

• By following the shortest path

What is the purpose of taking a roundabout course for convoys?

• To follow international regulations

• To reduce travel time

• To avoid enemy detection

• To save fuel