SURVIVORS OF HMS COURAGEOUS - PART SOUND

The speaker recounts a harrowing experience at sea, expressing gratitude for safety. They describe the evacuation from a ship at a 45-degree angle using a hosepipe, jumping into the water, and being rescued by a lifeboat. The speaker also witnessed the destruction of a submarine by duck charges.

What was the angle of the ship when the narrator was waiting?

• 45 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 90 degrees

How did the narrator and others descend from the ship?

• Jumping directly into the water

• Sliding down a hosepipe

• Climbing down a ladder

• Using a rope

At what time did the narrator jump into the water?

• Eight minutes past seven

• Eight minutes past eight

• Eight minutes past nine

• Eight minutes past ten

What did the narrator do after jumping into the water?

• Swam towards the shore

• Floated until rescued

• Dived underwater

• Climbed back onto the ship

What event did the narrator witness after being rescued?

• A submarine being destroyed

• A helicopter rescue

• A storm approaching

• A ship sinking