HOVERCRAFT DISASTER

The video discusses the inspection of a hovercraft wreck at Portsmouth Harbour, where a tragic accident resulted in the loss of five lives. It highlights the investigation by Navy and ministry officials and provides a brief history of hovercraft operations from the Isle of Wight, noting their previously unblemished safety record. The video also touches on the decline in government interest in hovercraft ventures and the ongoing mystery surrounding the cause of the accident.

What event were the strongmen at Portsmouth Harbour preparing for?

• A military exercise

• Inspecting a submerged wreck

• A weather forecast

• A hovercraft race

How many people were on board the hovercraft when it capsized?

• 5

• 30

• 26

• 15

Since when have the hovercraft been operating from the Isle of Wight?

• 1970

• 1964

• 1980

• 1950

What has been the trend in government interest in the hovercraft venture?

• Fluctuating

• Stable

• Increasing

• Declining

What is still unknown about the hovercraft tragedy?

• The type of hovercraft

• The weather conditions

• The exact cause

• The number of survivors