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CUTTY SARK'S LAST PASSAGE

CUTTY SARK'S LAST PASSAGE

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History

KG - University

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Hard

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The transcript discusses the historical significance of the Cutty Sark, a famous ship launched in 1869. Captain Irving, who sailed on her as a young apprentice, revisits the ship before its final docking at Greenwich. The Cutty Sark was renowned for carrying wool and tea, achieving high speeds, and setting records. On its last day afloat, preparations were made for its docking, and it is now preserved as a memorial to the age of sail, thanks to the efforts of the Cutty Sark Preservation Society.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city is described as fantastic in the introduction?

London

Caracas

Sydney

New York

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Captain Irving first sail on the Cutty Sark?

1900

1885

1875

1869

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary cargo of the Cutty Sark during its operational years?

Cotton from America

Spices from India

Wool from Australia and tea from China

Silk from Japan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the highest speed achieved by the Cutty Sark?

19 knots

17.5 knots

20 knots

15 knots

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the patron of the Cutty Sark Preservation Society?

The Mayor of London

The Queen of England

The Duke of Edinburgh

The Prime Minister

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