MS Explorer

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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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-explorer

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. How deep is MS Explorer?Approximately 3,300 feet (1,000 meters)
2. What is the vessel classification?Expedition cruise ship
3. What is the year of construction?1969
4. What was the MS Explorer and why was it special?The MS Explorer was a ship built in 1969 for adventure trips to the Arctic and Antarctic. It was one of the first ships made just for exploring icy seas, giving regular travelers a chance to see polar wildlife and learn about science.
5. When did the MS Explorer sink and what happened?On November 23, 1979, while sailing near the South Shetland Islands in Antarctica, the MS Explorer hit an iceberg that broke its hull. The ship started filling with water and eventually sank.

Paradigm Shift: A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions in a field or discipline.
Maritime Tourism: Travel and leisure activities conducted on or related to the sea and other waterways.
Hull Breach: A rupture or hole in the outer shell of a ship, leading to water entering the vessel.
Maritime Archaeology: The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of the remains of ships and other waterborne craft.