The Ship under the Shoreline - La Jenelle the "Lucky Star" - One Minute History

The video details the history of a ship that began as a passenger escort from New York to Puerto Rico, earned the name Luckystar during WWII, and later saved 489 passengers from a burning cruise ship. This event led to changes in maritime regulations. The ship was eventually sold, renamed, and anchored outside port to avoid fees. A storm in 1970 caused it to drift to its final resting place in Oxnard, CA.

What was the initial purpose of the ship before it was drafted for military service?

• Transporting goods

• Escorting elite passengers

• Fishing expeditions

• Scientific research

What name did the ship earn during World War Two?

• Victory Ship

• Luckystar

• Guardian Angel

• Star of the Sea

How many passengers were saved from the burning cruise ship Yarmouth Castle?

• 600

• 150

• 489

• 300

What significant change in maritime regulations occurred due to the Yarmouth Castle incident?

• Mandatory lifeboat drills

• Increased crew training

• Outlawing wooden superstructures

• Ban on metal hulls

Where can the ship be seen today after its final storm?

• New York, NY

• Miami, FL

• San Juan, PR

• Oxnard, CA