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PROGRESS IN BRITISH SHIPYARDS:

PROGRESS IN BRITISH SHIPYARDS:

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers the establishment of an electro-electric installation and the construction of a new Orient liner at Barrow-in-Furness. It highlights the pre-fabrication process and the christening and launching of the ship named Orchidese by Lady Morshead. The Orchidese is noted for being the largest liner built at Barrow and the biggest post-war merchant ship launched globally. The ship's specifications include a speed of 22.5 knots and accommodation for 1,560 passengers with a crew of over 600. The video concludes with the ship's arrival at the Belcourt shipyard.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the focus of Movietone's early documentation in 1946?

The pre-fabrication of ship components

The launch of the ship

The ship's maiden voyage

The christening ceremony

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who performed the christening of the ship named Orchidese?

Sir Leslie Morshead

Lady Morshead

The ship's captain

A representative from Movietone

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between Lady Morshead and Sir Leslie Morshead?

Friends

Spouses

Colleagues

Siblings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum speed of the Orchidese?

20 knots

30 knots

22 and a half knots

25 knots

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many passengers can the Orchidese accommodate?

1,200

2,000

1,000

1,560

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