What was special about Jacques-Yves Cousteaus ship Calypso, which was originally built for the British Royal Navy?
- She sank mysteriously and was never seen again
- Cousteau inherited her
- She was equipped as a mobile laboratory for field research
- She had 38 cannons
Answer
The correct answer is C) She was equipped as a mobile laboratory for field research.
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