USS Franklin moves under its own power after disastrous bombing and fire in 1945

The Franklin overcame a major catastrophe and managed to sail under its own power to Pearl Harbor and then back to the United States. Despite losing 832 crew members and having 1000 seriously injured, the ship returned to the U.S. with only 760 on board. It sailed past the Statue of Liberty, and $45 million in repairs were made to bring it back into service.

What significant achievement did the Franklin accomplish after the catastrophe?

• It was decommissioned permanently.

• It was sold to another country.

• It was converted into a museum.

• It was able to sail to Pearl Harbor under its own power.

How many crew members were lost during the Franklin's ordeal?

• 500

• 832

• 1000

• 3300

What was the total number of crew members on the Franklin?

• 760

• 1000

• 832

• 3300

How many crew members were on board when the Franklin sailed past the Statue of Liberty?

• 832

• 1000

• 760

• 3300

What was the cost of repairs to return the Franklin to service?

• $45 million

• $60 million

• $25 million

• $10 million