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A troopship is a vessel that is used to carry troops to a war zone.
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Why does gene stand on the tree as if it were a troopship?
"Gene stands on the tree as if it were a troopship" is a simile used in John Knowles' novel "A Separate Peace" to illustrate Gene's feelings of uncertainty and fear of the future. By comparing the tree to a troopship, the author creates a sense of tension and the idea that Gene is standing on the brink of an unknown and potentially dangerous journey.
What ocean liner was recommissioned for the military?
There have been at least two. The Queen Mary served as a troopship in World War 2, and the Queen Elizabeth II (and the Canberra) was refitted as a troopship in the Falklands War. There may have been others in the World Wars. Also, the Brittanic was used as a hospital ship in World War I until she was sunk by a mine.
When in 1918 did the troopship Tahiti arrive in nz?
They're not specific on the arrival time. However, it departed July 10, 1918 and we know it arrived sometime in July.
What has the author Randolph Arthur Chell written?
Randolph Arthur Chell has written: 'Troopship' -- subject(s): English Personal narratives, Transportation, World War, 1939-1945
How to load any units on troopship's on the game Making of History 2?
On the game making History 2 you cannot load the ship in the port. You have to put the ship in the water and the item your loading in a land area in conjunction with the ship.
Where did the H.M.A.S Sydney embark from when they went to fight?
On HMAS Sydney's final trip, she embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia on escort duties for the troopship Zealandia. Sydney was returning to Fremantle at the time she was attacked by the disguised German merchant raider Kormoran.
Why did women and children go first on the titantic?
lots of men in the early 20's thought it was best to let the women and children go first. The men thought this because of a incident in 1852 when the troopship HMS were there was not enough lifeboats for the troops and their families so the soldiers stood firm and allowed the women and children to go first.
What did the RMS Titanic used to move?
The RMS Titanic served only as a passenger liner. The ship was built intended for use as a luxury oceanliner, for passenger use, only. It was the largest luxury liner, ever built at the time of her maiden voyage (first and last). RMS Titantic's sister ship, HMHS Britannic, was built and intended to serve as a transatlantic passenger liner. Shortly before the start of WWI, Britannic was put to use as a hospital ship. In November of 1916, she struck a mine off one of the Greek Islands, and sank with a loss of 30 lives, all crew members of the ship. RMS Titantic's older sister ship, RMS Olympic was also built as a Passenger Oceanliner. During the Olympic's lengthy time in service, she served extensively as a troopship during WWI, and later went on to serve as a transatlantic passenger liner. The RMS Titanic only moved passengers and their belongings, her sister ship HMHS Britannic, intended for the movement of passengers, served only as a hospital ship. Titantic's other sister ship, RMS Olympic served as a troopship, and passenger liner. As a troopship (and passenger liner), the Olympic moved military troops, and passengers. All 3 ships, only moved people, and did not serve as cargo liners.
Did the RMS Olympic sink?
No. The White Star Line made a line of ships. The Titanic, The Britannic, and the Olympic. The Titanic and the Britannic sank but the Olympic is in storage. The Olympic did not sink it was called old reliable and served for 25 yrs before being scrapped. It was the most successful of its two other sister ships, the Titanic and Britannic.
What are some nine letter words with 2nd letter R and 4th letter O and 5th letter P?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 9 words with the pattern -R-OP----. That is, nine letter words with 2nd letter R and 4th letter O and 5th letter P. In alphabetical order, they are: bryophyte creophagy cryophyte cryoprobe droopiest eriophyid preoption troopials troopship
What ship was the Poseidon adventure filmed on?
The Poseidon Adventure was filmed in 1972 aboard the RMS Queen Mary. This ship experienced a similar situation in real life while serving as a troopship in 1942 (except the RMS Queen Mary only rolled over 52 degrees when the wave hit, instead of capsizing) and the book that the film was based on was inspired loosely on that incident. The film was nominated for and won several awards, including two Academy Awards.
What are some nine letter words with 4th letter O and 5th letter P and 6th letter S?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 12 words with the pattern ---OPS---. That is, nine letter words with 4th letter O and 5th letter P and 6th letter S. In alphabetical order, they are: anoopsias autopsias autopsied autopsies autopsist iodopsins monopsony scoopsful synopsise synopsize troopship whoopsies
