Home Fleet Gathers For Great Occasion

Home Fleet Gathers For Great Occasion

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The transcript describes a series of naval events, starting with a Scotsman leaving a service. The home fleet assembles for a command transfer, with Admiral Sir John Kelly transitioning to CNCO at Portsmouth Dockyard. The battleships Renown and Furious are seen in motion, and a historic ceremony takes place on HMS Nelson, with HMS Malheur already anchored. The events highlight Britain's naval strength and the ceremonial aspects of naval command transitions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is the home fleet assembling for?

A transfer of command

A training exercise

A ship launch

A naval battle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Admiral Sir John Kelly becoming after striking his flag?

Commander of the Pacific Fleet

CNCO at Portsmouth Dockyard

Chief of Staff

Head of Naval Operations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which battleship is steaming into Portland Roads?

HMS Dreadnought

HMS Victory

HMS Queen Elizabeth

HMS Renown

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the aircraft carrier mentioned in the transcript?

HMS Illustrious

HMS Invincible

HMS Ark Royal

HMS Furious

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which battleship is described as one of the two most powerful in the world?

HMS Nelson

HMS Prince of Wales

HMS King George V

HMS Hood