Commander Wily of airship USS Macon speaks about it going down off California coast

After entering the water, everyone boarded rubber lifeboats prepared by the crew. A group of men used rockets to signal for help, staying close to the ship until it sank.

What did the group do after entering the water?

• Swam to the shore

• Dove deeper into the water

• Boarded the rubber lifeboats

• Waited for another ship

Where did the crew position the lifeboats?

• Close to the ship

• Far from the ship

• Near the shore

• In the middle of the ocean

What was the purpose of the men on the nose of the lifeboats?

• To repair the lifeboats

• To steer the lifeboats

• To fire rockets for signaling

• To dive into the water

What action was taken to attract attention from other ships?

• Waving flags

• Firing rockets

• Using a loudspeaker

• Sending a radio signal

What happened to the ship at the end of the operation?

• It was repaired

• It was towed to safety

• It sailed away

• It finally sank