MS Grigoriy Ordzhonikidze

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-grigoriy-ordzhonikidze

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 vessel type?Cruise liner
2. What is the year of launch?1985
3. Why did the ship sink?The ship sank after it collided with a large iceberg near Antarctica in 1991. The impact damaged the hull and caused rapid flooding.
4. When did the ship sink?The ship sank in 1991 while traveling near Antarctica.

Cruise liner: A large passenger ship specifically designed for pleasure voyages, featuring extensive amenities and entertainment for travelers.
Iceberg: A massive, free-floating mass of ice that has calved from a glacier or ice sheet, representing a significant navigational hazard, especially in polar waters.
Hull integrity: The structural soundness and watertightness of a ship's main body, crucial for maintaining buoyancy and preventing catastrophic flooding.
Maritime safety: The set of regulations, technologies, and practices designed to prevent accidents and ensure the security of vessels, crews, and passengers at sea.