Costa Concordia

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/costa-concordia

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.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Costa Concordia?951 feet (290 meters)
2. What is the ship class?Concordia-class
3. What is the operator?Costa Crociere
4. What was the Costa Concordia and why was it special?The Costa Concordia was a huge cruise ship launched in 2006. It was one of Italy’s largest ships, with many cabins, pools, a casino, and a spa, making it feel like a floating resort.
5. Why did the Costa Concordia crash into a rock?The captain made a risky 'salute' move to pass very close to an island. This caused the ship to hit a submerged rock and break its hull.

Maritime Accident: An event occurring at sea that causes damage, injury, or loss.
Gross Tonnage (GT): A non-linear measure of a ship's internal volume, used for regulatory and commercial purposes.
Watertight Integrity: The ability of a ship's hull and compartments to prevent water from entering.
Parbuckling: A complex salvage technique used to right a capsized vessel by using cables and buoyancy.