What was the name of the ship that left Germany in 1939 with Jewish refugees on board, ultimately denied entry to Cuba?

• A. MS St Louis
• B. SS St Louis
• C. MV Exodus
• D. SS Bergen

Answer: (B)

The ship that left Germany in 1939 with Jewish refugees and was denied entry to Cuba is correctly identified as the SS St Louis. This ocean liner became a significant historical example of the challenges faced by Jewish refugees fleeing the Holocaust. The ship carried 937 Jewish passengers seeking asylum, but upon arriving in Havana, Cuba, they were denied entry due to a series of bureaucratic issues and anti-Semitic policies.

The events surrounding the SS St Louis led to its return to Europe, where many of its passengers ultimately faced dire circumstances, as many were eventually caught in the Holocaust. This tragic story underscores the broader failures of nations to provide refuge during one of history's darkest periods.

While the other options refer to different vessels, none relate to the specific voyage of the Jewish refugees in 1939. The MS prefix typically refers to "Motor Ship" and was not used for the St Louis, while MV would denote "Motor Vessel" which also does not apply here. The MV Exodus is associated with a different post-World War II context involving Jewish immigration to Palestine in 1947, and SS Bergen is not recognized for a significant historical incident related to Jewish refugees in this timeframe.