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What caused the tragic disaster of Birkenhead and what is meant by Birkenhead drill?
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The churning paddle wheels of the Birkenhead drove her on with such force that the rock sliced through into the hull ripping open the compartment between the engine-room and forepeak. Water flooded into the forward compartment of the lower troop deck filling it instantly.
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What are the famous quotes related to birkenhead drill?
The poem by Kipling, Soldier and Sailor Too."But to stand an' be still to the Birken'ead drillis a damn tough bullet to chew"
What was birkenhead famous for making?
Birkenhead was an important seaport and was renowned for its shipbuilding industry, sadly all but gone now. There was also a ship called HMS Birkenhead after which the 'Birkenhead drill' is named.
When and where did birkenhead drill sink?
on 25th of february near cape town in south africa
Who was the writer of The Birkenhead Drill?
Douglas W. Phillips is the author of The Birkenhead Drill, the account of the HMS Birkenhead that sank after striking a ledge in 1852 on its way to South Africa. She took 20 minutes to sink, and the heroic decision of the hundreds of men aboard to save the women and children became the reason for this practice today on floundering vessels.
What lesson do you learn from birkenhead drill?
The Birkenhead Drill happened in 1852 when HMS Birkenhead began sinking and the Captain of the ship gave the order that women and children should be first off the sinking ship because there was not enough life boats for everybody and as a consequence all the women and children survived but all the men perished on the sinking ship.
What is the birkenhead law?
I've lived in bhead 4 all my life and I've neva heared of no lawI'm wondering if it refers to Birkenhead Drill....... I hadn't heard of this 'till a pal asked me it in a Quiz question. HMS Birkenhead was sinking and the cry 'Women & children first' was apparently first used.
What is mock drill?
mock drill is a practice or a trial warning by school, acting as a disaster is happened in the school or nearly the school , they are considered an integrated part of disaster preparedness an school.
What is a mock drill?
mock drill is a practice or a trial warning by school, acting as a disaster is happened in the school or nearly the school , they are considered an integrated part of disaster preparedness an school.
Were the troops on board the Birkenhead were experienced and used to facing danger How do we know that they behaved with gallantry and discipline up to the very last?
No, The troops on board the Birkenhead were inexperienced and were not used to facing danger, for most of them had joined army lately. We come to know about gallantry and discipline through the report by one of the officer who was rescued.
What would probably have happened had there been a panic?
If there had been a panic on the board, not a single person would have survived. The boats might have been overloaded and sunk into the sea.
Describe the behavior of the soldiers while the women and children escaped in the boats?
The soldiers showed great discipline and heroism while the women and children escaped in the boats.
Why is a drill bit hot when you touch it?
Friction caused the temperature of the recently used drill bit to feel hot to the touch.
