Navy Divers Go Inside The Normandie

The video discusses the Navy's efforts in opening a diving school and its benefits in salvage operations. It details an 18-month planning and preparation period involving 75 divers who worked daily to seal leaks in ships. The work involved complex tasks through various ship areas, leading to the final stage of pumping operations.

What was the primary purpose of the Navy opening a diving school?

• To conduct marine biology research

• To enhance salvage operations

• To train divers for recreational purposes

• To explore underwater caves

How long was the planning and preparation phase for the salvage operations?

• 6 months

• 24 months

• 12 months

• 18 months

How many divers were involved daily in plugging leaks during the preparation phase?

• 50 divers

• 60 divers

• 75 divers

• 100 divers

What areas were targeted for leak plugging during the salvage operations?

• The ship's deck

• The ship's engine room only

• Portholes to hatches and complex passages

• Only the ship's hull

What was the ultimate goal of the divers' efforts in sealing leaks?

• To start the pumping process

• To conduct a safety drill

• To prepare for a ship inspection

• To improve ship aesthetics