What did Charles Bridges discover on the SS Pendleton when he tried to walk the catwalk to reach the bow of the ship?

The catwalk was too damaged by the storm

Seamen Henry Anderson and Fred Brown were described as being “wipers” What is a “wiper?”

An officer in charge of the engine room

A crew member responsible for food preparation

At the time of the break, where was the captain?

In the engine room at the stern

Chief Engineer Raymond Sybert was in charge of the stern section of the SS Pendleton. Why?

All other officers were on the bow section

The captain gave him control of the stern

Why were T2 tankers often referred to as “serial sinker” and “Kaiser’s coffins?”

because of their tendency to sink easily and the high number of crew fatalities.

T2 tankers were praised for their advanced safety features.

They were known for their speed and efficiency in transporting goods.

The name referred to their large cargo capacity and durability.

The radio room was located in the bow, but the captain could not send an SOS signal. Why?

The ship had lost power when it split in two

The captain was in the stern section of the ship

The captain was not trained to send SOS signals.

What report did the men on the stern of the Pendleton hear on the radio?

A distress call reporting another ship was in trouble.

A weather update about the storm.

An announcement from the Coast Guard that they could not be saved

What caused the SS Fort Mercer to break apart?

A mechanical failure in the engine room

How did the crew of the Fort Mercer realize the ship was in serious trouble?

The ship’s stern suddenly dropped, and water rushed in

The captain announced it over the loudspeaker

They saw another ship sinking nearby

What action did the crew take after the ship broke in two?

They radioed for help and waited on both sections of the ship

They immediately abandoned ship in lifeboats

They tried to repair the broken hull

They signaled nearby ships with flares

What was the main concern for rescuers approaching the Fort Mercer?

The ship could sink completely before they arrived

The waves were too high to safely approach

The crew might have already abandoned the ship

The Coast Guard didn’t know the ship’s exact location

How did the crew of the Fort Mercer communicate their emergency to rescuers?

They sent a distress signal using a radio transmitter.

They used flares to signal for help.

They sent a message via a carrier pigeon.

They used a flashlight to communicate.

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Where did this disaster take place?

Cape Cod, MA

Baton Rouge, LA

Portland, ME

New York City, NY

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What term refers to the front of a ship?

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The ship’s name is CG36500. What do the letters and numbers stand for?

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Who is the Coxswain mentioned in the prologue?

Peter Kennedy

Bernie Webber

Len Whitmore

Frederick Paetzel

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What was the date when the big storm hit New England?

spring 1945

winter 1852

winter 1952

spring 1952

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Who is the Boatswain mentioned in Ch. 1?

Bernie Webber

Wallace Quirey

Raymond Sybert

Len Whitmore

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Can you describe what a nor'easter is?

A nor'easter is a mild weather pattern that brings sunny skies to the Midwest.

A nor'easter is a seasonal wind pattern that occurs in the summer months.

A nor'easter is a type of tropical cyclone that forms in the Gulf of Mexico.

A nor'easter is a powerful storm system that brings strong winds and heavy precipitation, often affecting the East Coast of the U.S.

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