Empress of Britain on the Clyde

The video introduces the Empress of Britain, a new Canadian Pacific Wonderliner, on its maiden voyage down the Clyde. It is the largest ship built on Clydeside in 17 years, costing three million pounds and offering unparalleled luxury. The ship's engines and machinery are considered a pinnacle of marine engineering. Nearly a million people watched as the ship moved to Grenook for speed trials, where it is expected to exceed its official speed of 24 knots, potentially becoming the fastest ship built on Clydeside.

What is the name of the new ship introduced in the video?

• Clyde Wonder

• Queen of the Seas

• Empress of Britain

• Empress of Canada

How much money was spent on making the Empress of Britain a luxurious ship?

• Two million pounds

• Four million pounds

• One million pounds

• Three million pounds

What is notable about the engines and machinery of the Empress of Britain?

• They are the largest ever made

• They are the most expensive ever made

• They are considered the finest ever made

• They are the oldest ever made

How many holidaymakers watched the Empress of Britain on its journey?

• Half a million

• Three million

• One million

• Two million

What is the expected speed of the Empress of Britain during its trials?

• Twenty-six knots

• Twenty-four knots

• Twenty-two knots

• Twenty knots