Cheonghaejin-class submarine rescue ship

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/cheonghaejin-class-submarine-rescue-ship

1. How deep is Cheonghaejin-class submarine rescue ship?
2. What is the ship class designation?
3. What is the operating navy?
4. Why does the Cheonghaejin-class need a Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV)?
5. How many people can the rescue chamber hold?

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. How deep is Cheonghaejin-class submarine rescue ship?Up to 500 meters (1,600 feet)
2. What is the ship class designation?Cheonghaejin-class submarine rescue ship
3. What is the operating navy?Republic of Korea Navy
4. Why does the Cheonghaejin-class need a Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV)?The DSRV is a small submarine that can attach to a damaged submarine, letting people move safely from the bad submarine to the rescue ship. It helps in very dark and deep places where people can't see.
5. How many people can the rescue chamber hold?The rescue chamber can hold up to nine people, giving them a safe space while they rise to the surface.

Submarine Rescue Operations: The coordinated efforts and specialized equipment used to extricate crews from disabled submarines.
Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV): A highly specialized submersible designed for underwater rescue, capable of docking with disabled submarines.
Bathymetric Survey: The measurement and mapping of the depth of bodies of water, crucial for navigation and underwater operations.
Naval Asset Recovery: The process of retrieving sunken or damaged naval equipment or vessels from the seabed.