Ten men from a disabled fishing boat are rescued by ocean liner Queen of Bermuda 200 miles from Bermuda

Ten men from a disabled fishing boat are rescued by ocean liner Queen of Bermuda 200 miles from Bermuda

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Geography, History, Science

9th - 10th Grade

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The video describes a dramatic rescue operation in the Atlantic Ocean. The fishing boat Student Prince II is disabled in rough seas, prompting the liner Queen of Bermuda to divert from its course to assist. Despite the loss of Student Prince's lifeboats, the Queen of Bermuda sends its own lifeboat into the storm. After a tense 80 minutes, ten crewmen are successfully rescued and brought aboard the liner, completing the heroic mission.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the fishing boat caught in the storm?

Atlantic Voyager

Coast Guard

Queen of Bermuda

Student Prince II

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far off course did the Queen of Bermuda travel to assist in the rescue?

250 miles

200 miles

150 miles

100 miles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the Student Prince's lifeboats during the storm?

They were lost to the storm

They were never deployed

They were used to rescue the crew

They were damaged but still usable

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge faced by the Queen of Bermuda during the rescue?

Communicating with the Coast Guard

Avoiding icebergs

Skillfully maneuvering close to the Student Prince

Navigating through fog

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take for the lifeboat to reach the side of the Queen of Bermuda?

90 minutes

80 minutes

60 minutes

70 minutes