Harmony of the Seas

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/harmony-of-the-seas

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 builder?STX France at Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard, Saint-Nazaire, France
2. What is the gross tonnage?226,963 GT
3. How big is Harmony of the Seas?It is one of the largest passenger ships in the world, with a gross tonnage of 226,963 GT. Its length and width are about the size of a small town.
4. Where was Harmony of the Seas built?The ship was built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint‑Nazaire, France.

Naval Architecture: The design, construction, and maintenance of ships and other floating structures.
Gross Tonnage (GT): A non-linear measure of a ship's internal volume, used for regulatory and commercial purposes.
Maritime Industry: The global sector involved in the design, construction, operation, and regulation of ships and shipping.
Oasis-Class: A series of exceptionally large cruise ships developed by Royal Caribbean International, known for their extensive onboard amenities and 'neighborhood' concept.