FROM CORNWALL TO CARIBBEAN

FROM CORNWALL TO CARIBBEAN

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Triptych, the world's largest trimaran, was built in Cornwall and is 64 feet long with space for 14 people. Owned by Canadian Matthew Burpee, it will be used for charters in the Caribbean. The trimaran features a dining saloon for 15 and is powered by two marine diesels with a sail area of 1,400 square feet, reaching speeds of 15 knots. Built in Britain for cost efficiency, it cost around £25,000. After successful sea trials, Triptych is set to sail to Antigua.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of Triptych as mentioned in the video?

Personal leisure

Scientific research

Charter work

Fishing expeditions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people can the dining saloon of Triptych accommodate?

15

12

10

20

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sail area of Triptych?

1,200 square feet

1,400 square feet

1,600 square feet

1,800 square feet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Triptych built in Britain?

Lower tender cost compared to American competitors

Closer to the owner's residence

Better quality materials

Faster construction time

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the destination of Triptych's journey across the Atlantic?

Antigua

Barbados

Jamaica

Bahamas