MS Bremen

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/ms-bremen

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. Who discovered MS Bremen?Discovered an uncharted Antarctic island, officially named Bremen Island in 2004
2. What is the ship's construction year?1990
3. What is the original name?Frontier Spirit
4. Where was the MS Bremen built?It was built in 1990 at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard in Kobe, Japan.
5. What special thing did the MS Bremen discover?In 2003 the ship discovered a new island in Antarctica, which was later named Bremen Island.

Ice-Strengthened Hull: A ship's hull reinforced to withstand impacts with sea ice, crucial for polar navigation.
Rogue Wave: An exceptionally large and unpredictable ocean wave that can pose a severe threat to maritime vessels.
Northwest Passage: A historically significant and challenging sea route through the Arctic Ocean, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Expedition Cruising: A specialized form of tourism focused on visiting remote or exotic locations, often involving scientific research or adventure activities.