Luxury Liners Recruited As Military Transports

The video discusses the conversion of luxury liners into troop transports during wartime. It highlights the involvement of the Washington, a large liner, and the retention of its crew for military service. The Washington will be renovated to accommodate 4000 troops, with its original crew operating the ship under military command.

What is the purpose of converting the Washington into troop transports?

Who welcomes the Washington skipper Captain Harry?

What is the significance of Uncle Sam retaining Captain Manning and 321 men?

What was the Washington's role before being converted for military service?

How many troops will the renovated Washington accommodate?