HMS ""SIDON"" LIFTED

The video discusses the tragic sinking of HMS Sidon in Portland Harbor, highlighting the challenges faced in raising the submarine using buoyancy tanks known as camels. Despite multiple attempts, the vessel was eventually secured and beached. The video emphasizes the courage of those involved in the recovery process.

What role did buoyancy tanks, also known as camels, play in the aftermath of the HMS Sidon disaster?

• They were used to lift the submarine from the seabed.

• They were used to repair the submarine underwater.

• They were used to prevent the submarine from sinking.

• They were used to transport the submarine to a new location.

How many lives were lost in the sinking of HMS Sidon?

• 12

• 10

• 15

• 13

What was the depth from which HMS Sidon had to be raised?

• 60 feet

• 50 feet

• 40 feet

• 30 feet

What was the final outcome for HMS Sidon after it was raised?

• It was sunk again.

• It was beached.

• It was displayed in a museum.

• It was repaired and returned to service.

What does the reflection on the tragedy emphasize?

• The courage of those involved in the operation.

• The technical challenges of submarine recovery.

• The environmental impact of the disaster.

• The historical significance of the submarine.