GREEN GODDESS

The transcript discusses the history and achievements of the Cunard liner Koronia, known as the Green Goddess. Built for transatlantic voyages, it carried nearly a thousand passengers and earned $110 million in its career. The Koronia, along with other Cunard ships like the Queen Elizabeth and Corinthia, was sold, reflecting on the economic challenges and the fate of these ships as floating hotels.

What was the Koronia popularly known as?

• The Blue Beauty

• The Green Goddess

• The Red Queen

• The Silver Star

In which year did the Koronia make its maiden voyage?

• 1947

• 1950

• 1949

• 1948

How much did the Koronia earn during its career?

• $130 million

• $100 million

• $110 million

• $120 million

Which ships were sold to the Royal Navy in 1948?

• Queen Elizabeth and Corinthia

• Queen Mary and Koronia

• Koronia and Corinthia

• Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary

What fate did the Queen Mary and Koronia share?

• Becoming floating hotels

• Being converted to cargo ships

• Being scrapped

• Becoming museums