Gjøa

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/gja

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. What is the vessel type?Wooden-hulled explorer ship, specifically designed for Arctic navigation
2. What is the year of completion of northwest passage transit?1906
3. Who sailed on the Gjøa?Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and a crew of six people sailed on the Gjøa.
4. Why was the Gjøa special for Arctic travel?It was about 70 feet long, had a strong wooden hull, and was built to move easily in icy waters, making it perfect for the Northwest Passage.

Northwest Passage: A historically sought-after sea route through the Arctic Ocean, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, often obstructed by ice.
Maritime History: The study of the history of seafaring, shipbuilding, and naval activities.
Arctic Exploration: The exploration of the polar regions of the Earth, characterized by extreme cold, ice, and unique ecosystems.
Ice Floes: Large, detached pieces of ice floating freely in the sea, posing significant navigational hazards.