SS Flying Enterprise lists drastically after storm damage in 1951

SS Flying Enterprise lists drastically after storm damage in 1951

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On December 27th, 1950, the American freighter Flying Enterprise faced a severe storm in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship, carrying a $2,000,000 cargo from Hamburg to New York City, was severely damaged by hurricane-force winds and massive waves. The storm cracked the deck, causing the ship to take on water and eventually roll over, unable to right itself.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On what date was the Flying Enterprise found in a dangerous position in the Atlantic Ocean?

December 25th, 1950

December 27th, 1950

January 1st, 1951

January 5th, 1951

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the value of the cargo that the Flying Enterprise was carrying?

$1,000,000

$4,000,000

$3,000,000

$2,000,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the intended destination of the Flying Enterprise?

Paris

New York City

Los Angeles

London

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon caused the Flying Enterprise to be in distress?

Tornado

Earthquake

Hurricane-force winds

Volcanic eruption

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the height of the waves that damaged the Flying Enterprise?

75 feet

60 feet

50 feet

100 feet