MS Deutschland

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-deutschland

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?Cruise ship
2. What is the year of inaugural voyage?1998
3. How many people can the MS Deutschland carry?The ship can hold up to 650 passengers, which makes it feel more intimate than huge cruise ships.
4. Who owns or operates the MS Deutschland?It was originally owned by Peter Deilmann Cruises. Since 2015 it sails as World Odyssey from September to April.

Gross Tonnage: A non-linear measure of a ship's internal volume used for regulatory and commercial purposes.
Ocean Liner vs. Cruise Ship: Ocean liners were historically designed for transport, while cruise ships are designed for leisure and sightseeing.
Maritime Heritage: The traditions, artifacts, and cultural legacy associated with seafaring and naval history.