The Normandie At 36 Degree Angle In Harbor

The transcript describes a Herculean effort involving a ship on the New York side, where a measuring gauge is used to track the ship's rise since pumping began. The project costs less than $3 billion, a fraction of the original $59 million cost.

What does the term 'Herculean effort' imply in the context of this project?

What is the significance of the measuring gauge set up on the New York side?

How much has the nose of the ship risen since pumping began?

What is the estimated cost of this colossal undertaking?

How does the cost of this project compare to the original estimate?