A Voyage to Palestine 1

A group of 1,200 Jewish immigrants, including 160 expectant mothers, attempted to reach Palestine but were turned back at Haifa Bay. They endured overcrowding and a lack of water on their 400-ton vessel. Instead of reaching Palestine, they were redirected to Cyprus for internment, except for 60 hospital cases. The transfer to Cyprus-bound transport was peaceful. This was the first ship to attempt running the blockade since the new British internment policy on Cyprus. In desperation, some drank seawater.

What was the main challenge faced by the Jewish immigrants during their voyage to Palestine?

• Lack of food

• Mechanical failure of the ship

• Stormy weather

• Overcrowding and no water

Where were the Jewish immigrants redirected to instead of reaching Palestine?

• Greece

• Italy

• Cyprus

• Egypt

How many hospital cases were taken ashore instead of being interned?

• 50

• 60

• 70

• 80

What was the reaction of the immigrants during the transfer to the Cyprus-bound transport?

• Peaceful

• Chaotic

• Indifferent

• Violent

What was the significance of this ship's attempt to reach Palestine?

• It was the first ship to be redirected to Cyprus under the new British policy.

• It was the last ship to attempt the voyage.

• It was the largest ship to attempt the voyage.

• It was the first ship to successfully reach Palestine.