In this task, you are given a sentence or phrase in English. You must translate it to Xhosa in a way that is equivalent in terms of meaning and grammatically correct.
Q: There was a great need for more escort vessels at that time, and they served a useful purpose.
A: 
Kwaye kukho isidingo esikhulu sonogada abaninzi abanye beyonqanawa ngelo xesha, kwaye babekhonze kwinjongo eziluncedo olukhulu.