TSS Duke of York wreck

TSS Duke of York wreck

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Geography, History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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A ferry, the Duke of York, collided with an American freighter, Haiti Victory, in the North Sea near Horwich. Despite the collision, 500 passengers were rescued, with six reported dead or missing. The incident was considered a near-miraculous avoidance of a major disaster. The Haiti Victory sustained damage but no casualties, while the Duke of York was towed away.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the destination of the Duke of York ferry when it collided with the American freighter?

The Hook of Holland

Liverpool

Horwich

New York

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many passengers were rescued after the collision?

300

500

600

400

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were reported dead or missing after the incident?

Seven

Four

Five

Six

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ship showed damage on its bow but had no casualties?

Titanic

Haiti Victory

Duke of York

Queen Mary

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did British authorities say about the incident?

It was a minor accident.

It was a miracle that a major disaster was avoided.

It was the biggest calamity at sea.

It was a routine rescue operation.