Storms cause flooding in England and wreck ships in English Channel and Irish Sea

The transcript describes one of Britain's worst storms, highlighting its impact at sea and on land. It recounts the capsizing of the South Goodwin light ship and the rescue of scientist Ronald Merton by a U.S. Air Force helicopter. The narrative continues with the World Concorde tanker splitting in two in the Irish Sea, leading to a dramatic rescue of seven survivors. As the storm subsides, the focus shifts to the flooding in 17 counties across England and Wales, detailing the subsequent cleanup of mud and debris.

What was the fate of the South Goodwin light ship during the storm?

• It safely returned to port.

• It was unaffected by the storm.

• It was turned over on a sandbar.

• It was rescued by another ship.

Who was the lone survivor of the South Goodwin light ship disaster?

• A local fisherman

• A U.S. Air Force pilot

• Scientist Ronald Merton

• A British sailor

What happened to the World Concorde tanker during the storm?

• It sank near the English coast.

• It remained anchored safely.

• It was split in two in the Irish Sea.

• It was blown off course to France.

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

• 10 hours

• 20 hours

• 30 hours

• 40 hours

What was the impact of the storm on England and Wales after the winds subsided?

• A heatwave struck the region.

• Snowfall covered the area.

• Floodwaters affected 17 counties.

• A drought followed the storm.