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SS Central America Sinking — April 27, 1857

Question 1 of 5

What was the approximate length of the steamship that sank on April 27, 1857?

A200 feet

B250 feet

C278 feet

D300 feet

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SS Central America Sinking — April 27, 1857

Question 2 of 5

How long did the economic downturn in the United States, known as the Panic of 1857, last after the sinking of the SS Central America?

A1 year

B2 years

C5 years

D10 years

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SS Central America Sinking — April 27, 1857

Question 3 of 5

Who is studied by maritime historians for their actions and decisions during the sinking of the SS Central America?

ACaptain James Cook

BCaptain William Herndon

CCaptain Robert Falcon Scott

DCaptain George Vancouver

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SS Central America Sinking — April 27, 1857

Question 4 of 5

What was one of the new safety protocols implemented by the US by 1860 in response to the sinking of the SS Central America?

AIncreased ship speed

BUse of lifeboats and emergency beacons

CReduced crew size

DIncreased cargo capacity

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SS Central America Sinking — April 27, 1857

Question 5 of 5

What was the approximate wind speed of the hurricane that struck the SS Central America?

A50 miles per hour

B75 miles per hour

C100 miles per hour

D125 miles per hour

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SS Central America Sinking — April 27, 1857

SS Central America Sinking — April 27, 1857

On April 27, 1857, the SS Central America, a 278-foot steamship, sank in a hurricane off the coast of South Carolina, resulting in the loss of 425 lives...

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