Eagle 56 Incident and Investigations

In spring 1945, the US Navy ship Eagle 56 exploded near Portland, Maine, killing 49 sailors. Initially deemed a boiler accident, some survivors suggested a U-boat attack. Almost 75 years later, the Nomad Exploration team found the ship's bow, but the stern, containing crucial evidence, remains missing. The discovery challenges the original verdict, suggesting a possible combat loss, but without the stern, the mystery persists.

What event marked the beginning of the Eagle 56 mystery?

• The sinking of a U-boat

• The end of World War II

• The explosion of the Eagle 56

• The discovery of the ship's bow

Who were the members of the Nomad Exploration Team?

• Ryan King, Jeff Kudrow, Danny Allen, Bob Foster

• John Smith, Jane Doe, Alex Brown, Lisa White

• Tom Hanks, Jerry Seinfeld, Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres

• Michael Johnson, Sarah Lee, David Kim, Emily Clark

What did the initial Navy investigation conclude about the Eagle 56 explosion?

• It was caused by a U-boat attack

• It was an act of sabotage

• It was an accident due to a boiler explosion

• It was a result of a mine detonation

What did some survivors claim to have seen during the Eagle 56 incident?

• A friendly submarine

• A U-boat's conning tower

• A German battleship

• An enemy aircraft

How many ships did U-boats sink during World War II?

• Over 1,000

• Over 2,000

• Over 3,000

• Over 4,000

What was the Navy's conclusion regarding the possibility of a U-boat attack on the Eagle 56?

• They were uncertain about the cause

• They dismissed the possibility of a U-boat attack

• They confirmed it was a U-boat attack

• They blamed a friendly fire incident

What was the consequence of the Navy's conclusion for the Eagle 56 crew and their families?

• They received medals of honor

• They were awarded Purple Hearts

• They received no Purple Hearts

• They were given financial compensation

What new evidence was discovered by the divers in 2018?

• The ship's stern

• The ship's bow

• A U-boat wreck

• A minefield

Why is the discovery of the bow insufficient to change the original verdict?

• It was too damaged to analyze

• It was not the correct ship

• It does not include the engine room or boilers

• It was found in the wrong location

What remains uncertain about the Eagle 56 incident?

• The number of casualties

• The true cause of the explosion

• The exact location of the wreck

• The identity of the ship