Trading Vessels Sail In Historic Hobart Regatta

The transcript describes a series of events starting with a failed attempt resulting in a broken leg. It then shifts to Hobart, Tasmania, where a sailing race for trading vessels takes place, reminiscent of the Thames barge race from London. The fleet of two-masted sailing ships provides a picturesque event in the Hobart regatta. South Sea traders, usually operating between Australia and the Pacific Islands, transform into racing yachts for a day.

What was the outcome of the failed attempt described in the first section?

• A broken leg

• A new record

• A successful landing

• A minor injury

Where is the sailing race mentioned in the second section held?

• Perth, Australia

• Auckland, New Zealand

• Hobart, Tasmania

• Sydney, Australia

Which event is the Hobart sailing race compared to?

• Thames barge race

• Volvo Ocean Race

• Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

• America's Cup

What type of ships participate in the Hobart regatta?

• Steam-powered vessels

• Two-masted sailing ships

• Single-masted ships

• Motorboats

What transformation do South Sea traders undergo for the Hobart regatta?

• They become racing yachts

• They become cargo ships

• They become fishing boats

• They become cruise liners