U-513 Discovery and Exploration

Brazilian sailor and entrepreneur Vilfredo Shurman embarked on a quest to find a sunken U-boat off the coast of Brazil. Motivated by his German heritage and the U-boat's historical significance, Shurman undertook 17 trips in search of the elusive U-513. After extensive efforts, a remote-controlled camera finally revealed the U-boat's location, nearly 70 years after it vanished.

What motivated Vilfredo Shurman to search for the sunken U-boat?

• A bet with a fellow sailor

• A government contract

• His German heritage and the U-boat's historical significance

• His interest in marine biology

In what year did the U-513 vanish?

• 1941

• 1942

• 1943

• 1944

How many trips did Shurman undertake before detecting a signal?

• 20

• 17

• 15

• 10

What was the depth at which the signal was detected?

• 300 feet

• 250 feet

• 200 feet

• 150 feet

What was the initial reaction of the crew upon detecting the signal?

• Disappointment

• Confusion

• Elation

• Indifference

What was used to explore the depths where the U-boat was found?

• A remote-controlled camera

• A sonar device

• A submarine

• A team of divers

What did the camera reveal on the seafloor?

• A ghostly shape

• A treasure chest

• A sunken ship

• A coral reef

How long after its disappearance was U-513 found?

• 60 years

• 50 years

• 70 years

• 80 years