Battle of the Atlantic and the Sinking of TC Macob

What was the primary role of the TC Macob during the Battle of the Atlantic?

• Engaging in combat

• Transporting troops

• Carrying fuel oil

• Spying on enemy ships

Which navy had the largest submarine fleet at the outbreak of World War II?

• British Navy

• Italian Navy

• German Navy

• Russian Navy

What strategy did Captain Overbeck use to try to evade the Italian submarine?

• Hiding in a fog bank

• Surrendering to the submarine

• Outrunning the submarine

• Engaging in direct combat

What challenge did the crew face while launching lifeboats under fire?

• Lack of lifeboats

• Friendly fire

• Fouled ropes

• Calm seas

How did the crew of the TC Macob manage to survive after abandoning ship?

• They were picked up by a submarine

• They swam to a nearby island

• They were immediately rescued by a nearby ship

• They used lifeboats and rationed supplies

What was the fate of the second lifeboat from the TC Macob?

• It was captured by enemy forces

• It was destroyed by a storm

• It reached French Guyana

• It was never found

What unfortunate event happened to Roy Peacock after surviving the TC Macob sinking?

• He was torpedoed three times

• He was injured in a plane crash

• He was captured by enemy forces

• He was lost at sea

What was the ultimate fate of the Italian submarine Pro Calvie?

• It was used for training purposes

• It was decommissioned after the war

• It was sunk by the British

• It was captured by the Allies

Which submarine was responsible for sinking the Alcoa Puritan?

• Pro Calvie

• U172

• U504

• U507

What does the story of the TC Macob highlight about the Battle of the Atlantic?

• The superiority of the Italian Navy

• The dangers faced by merchant crews

• The ease of naval warfare

• The lack of submarine threats