SCHOONER ANTICIPATES LAUNCH!

A hurricane in Britain caused significant destruction, including an accident involving the sail training schooner, Sir Winston Churchill. Initially thought to be due to high winds, the accident was later attributed to a failure of wooden supports. The schooner, designed for adventure training, was damaged but is expected to be repaired and launched in two months, with its maiden voyage scheduled for March. Despite setbacks, the project embodies the Churchill tradition of overcoming adversity.

What was initially believed to have caused the schooner Sir Winston Churchill to break away?

• An error in navigation

• A collision with another ship

• Hurricane-force gales

• A failure of the wooden supports

What happened to the schooner Sir Winston Churchill during the accident?

• It caught fire

• It slid backwards and snapped its masts

• It was stolen

• It sank completely

How many boys is the schooner Sir Winston Churchill designed to train each year?

• 900

• 600

• 1200

• 300

What unique feature is placed beneath the foot of each mast on the schooner?

• A silver anchor

• A Churchill crown

• A gold coin

• A brass plaque

When is the maiden adventure cruise of the schooner expected to begin?

• Next January

• Next February

• Next April

• Next March