The Mystery of the Mary Celeste

What was the name of the ship that discovered the Mary Celeste?

• HMS Beagle

• De Gratia

• Santa Maria

• Endeavour

What was the condition of the Mary Celeste when it was found?

• It was completely submerged

• It was intact with its cargo

• It was heavily damaged

• It was on fire

Where was the Mary Celeste headed when it departed from New York?

• Barcelona, Spain

• Genoa, Italy

• Marseille, France

• Lisbon, Portugal

Who was the captain of the Mary Celeste?

• Captain David Morehouse

• Captain John Smith

• Captain Benjamin Spooner Briggs

• Captain James Cook

How many people were on board the Mary Celeste when it departed?

• 5

• 10

• 12

• 8

What was the primary task of the salvage hearing in Gibraltar?

• To investigate the ship's cargo

• To find the missing crew

• To decide on the compensation for the salvagers

• To determine the cause of the crew's disappearance

What was the outcome of the salvage hearing regarding the insurance claim?

• The salvagers received the full claim

• The salvagers received no compensation

• The salvagers received half of the claim

• The salvagers received one-sixth of the claim

What was one of the theories about the crew's disappearance?

• They were rescued by another ship

• They were attacked by pirates

• They reached their destination safely

• They were abducted by aliens

Why was the theory of alcohol vapor explosion considered unlikely?

• The ship had no alcohol on board

• The hatches were found open

• No traces of fumes were found

• The crew was experienced with handling alcohol

What did recent research suggest about the abandonment of the Mary Celeste?

• It was an intentional act by the captain

• It was due to a pirate attack

• It was a result of a mutiny

• It was a combination of harsh weather and faulty equipment