SELLING STEAM

The Eppleton Haul, a steam-paddled tug built in 1914, is being restored by American enthusiasts led by Scott Newhall. The tug, once considered beyond redemption, will sail to San Francisco for a permanent berth at the Maritime Museum. The crew includes three girls and two former masters. The venture highlights the enthusiasm to save the ship from the breakers yard, despite the challenges of crossing the Atlantic in an old paddleboat.

What was the original purpose of the Eppleton Hall before it was considered for restoration?

• A cargo ship

• A passenger ferry

• A fishing boat

• A steam-paddled tug

Who led the group of American enthusiasts that purchased the Eppleton Hall?

• Mr. Scott Newhall

• Mr. Hector Stewart

• Mr. Harrison

• Mr. John Manson

Where will the Eppleton Hall be permanently berthed after restoration?

• The British Museum

• The Maritime Museum in San Francisco

• The National Maritime Museum in London

• The Smithsonian Institution

Who among the crew is related to the third officer?

• The daughter of the first officer

• The daughter of the captain

• The daughter of the second officer

• The daughter of the third officer

What does the venture to sail the Eppleton Hall across the Atlantic demonstrate?

• The technological advancements in shipbuilding

• The enthusiasm and passion behind the restoration

• The historical significance of the tug

• The financial investment in the project