Coast Guard Cutter Vessel Sinks Six U-Boats

Coast Guard Cutter Vessel Sinks Six U-Boats

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The Coast Guard cutter Campbell is on Atlantic convoy duty, engaging in submarine warfare. The Campbell successfully fights off a wolf pack of U-boats, sinking several submarines. However, the vessel suffers damage after ramming a sub. The crew undertakes repair efforts in icy waters, aided by a Polish destroyer and a tugboat, before heading home after a successful mission.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary mission of the Coast Guard cutter Campbell during its Atlantic convoy duty?

To transport goods across the Atlantic

To provide medical aid to other ships

To escort and protect convoys from U-boat attacks

To conduct scientific research

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many submarines did the Campbell successfully sink in one night?

One

Two

Three

Four

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant challenge did the Campbell face after engaging with the submarines?

Running out of fuel

A fire on board

Losing communication with the convoy

A severe wound from ramming a submarine

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the solutions attempted to repair the Campbell's damage?

Using a helicopter to airlift supplies

Lightening the ship and seeking help from a Polish destroyer

Building a temporary dock at sea

Waiting for a storm to pass

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Campbell eventually manage to return home?

By being towed by a tugboat

By transferring the crew to another ship

By sailing under its own power

By being airlifted by helicopters