SHIPPING NEWS

The transcript discusses the unfortunate collision of the luxury liner Excalibur with the freighter Columbia, resulting in the Excalibur being severely damaged and unable to cruise for the season. In contrast, it highlights the positive news of the launch of the new passenger liner Oransei, which is set to serve the Australian route next spring. The transcript concludes with a brief mention of the Northern Rivers District of New Jersey.

What was the destination of the luxury liner Excalibur before the collision?

• The Mediterranean

• The Pacific

• The Atlantic

• The Caribbean

Which ship did the Excalibur collide with?

• The Titanic

• The Columbia

• The Britannic

• The Lusitania

Where was the new passenger liner Oransei launched?

• Southampton

• Glasgow

• Liverpool

• Barrow-in-Furness

What was the fate of the previous Oransei ship?

• It was retired

• It was converted into a cargo ship

• It was sunk as a troop ship

• It was sold to another company

How many passengers is the new Oransei expected to accommodate?

• 1,000

• 1,200

• 1,500

• 2,000