Storms plague United Kingdom in November of 1954

A severe storm hits Britain, causing the South Goodwin lightship to capsize, with only one survivor rescued by a U.S. Air Force helicopter. Meanwhile, the World Concorde tanker splits in the Irish Sea, and survivors are eventually rescued. The storm leads to flooding in 17 counties in England and Wales, prompting a massive cleanup effort.

What was the fate of the South Goodwin lightship during the storm?

• It was rescued by another ship.

• It was unaffected by the storm.

• It was turned over on a sandbar.

• It safely returned to port.

Who was the lone survivor of the South Goodwin lightship disaster?

• A British sailor

• Scientist Ronald Merton

• A U.S. Air Force pilot

• A local fisherman

What happened to the Liberian tanker World Concorde during the storm?

• It safely docked in Ireland.

• It was rescued by a nearby ship.

• It was split in two in the Irish Sea.

• It was unaffected by the storm.

How long were the survivors of the World Concorde adrift before being rescued?

• 10 hours

• 40 hours

• 20 hours

• 30 hours

What new threat emerged after the storm subsided in Britain?

• Rampaging floodwaters

• A heatwave

• A tornado

• A snowstorm