Marco Polo (1851 ship)

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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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 ship classification?Three-masted wooden clipper ship
2. What is the port of origin?Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
3. What was the Marco Polo ship and why was it special?The Marco Polo was a wooden clipper ship launched in 1851 that could sail faster than any other ship of its time. Its narrow hull and many sails let it catch the wind very well.
4. How did the Marco Polo help people move to Australia?The ship carried many emigrants who wanted to start new lives in Australia. Because it was fast, the trip took less time, which made the journey safer and quicker.

Clipper Ship Era: A period in the mid-19th century characterized by the construction and use of fast sailing ships designed for speed.
Emigration: The act of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another country.
Maritime Technology: The advancements and innovations in the design, construction, and operation of ships and seafaring equipment.