RECALLING WARTIME SINKING OF MACDHUI - SOUND

The video explores the wreck of the McDewey, an Australian cargo ship that sank in Port Moresby Harbour during World War II. It recounts the Japanese air raid on the harbor, highlighting the McDewey's attempt to escape before being spotted and sunk by experienced Japanese pilots. The ship's wreck serves as a tribute to the Merchant Marine's resilience and contribution to the war effort.

What historical event is associated with the McDewey shipwreck?

• The American Civil War

• World War II

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

What action did the ships in Port Moresby take when the alarm was given?

• They headed for the open sea

• They anchored in the harbor

• They sailed towards the Japanese fleet

• They docked at the nearest port

Who were the Japanese flyers that attacked the McDewey?

• Civilians trained for combat

• Pilots from the European front

• Veterans of China and island campaigns

• New recruits from Japan

What ultimately happened to the McDewey during the Japanese attack?

• It was saved by allied forces

• It caught fire and sank

• It was captured by the Japanese

• It managed to escape

What does the McDewey symbolize after its sinking?

• The beginning of Japanese air supremacy

• The end of World War II

• A monument to the Merchant Marine's perseverance

• The defeat of the Merchant Marine