MS Augustus (1926)

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ms-augustus-1926

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 type?Combined ocean liner and cruise ship
2. What is the year of launch?1926
3. What was the MS Augustus?The MS Augustus was a huge diesel-powered ocean liner launched in 1926 that could carry many passengers across the Atlantic and to South America. It was the largest motor ship in the world when it was built.
4. How fast could the MS Augustus go?It had four powerful propellers and diesel engines that let it travel faster than most steam ships of its time, making it one of the quickest liners on long trips.

Navigazione Generale Italiana (NGI): The original Italian shipping company that commissioned and operated the MS Augustus.
Quadruple-screw: A propulsion system featuring four independent propeller shafts and propellers, enhancing power and control.
Blockship: A vessel deliberately sunk to obstruct a channel or harbor entrance, often for defensive purposes.
Regia Marina: The Royal Italian Navy during the period of the Kingdom of Italy.