MS Kungsholm (1952)

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-kungsholm-1952

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 shipyard and year of launch?De Schelde shipyard, Vlissingen, Netherlands, 1953
2. What is the original operator and role?Swedish American Line, primarily as an ocean liner
3. What was the MS Kungsholm and when was it built?The MS Kungsholm was a big Swedish-American ship that could carry people and also act like a floating hotel. It was launched in 1953 by a shipyard in the Netherlands.
4. Why did the ship change its name and owners over time?The ship was sold to different companies as travel habits changed. Each new owner gave it a new name to match its new job, like moving from regular travel to vacation cruises.

Ocean Liner Service: Scheduled sea transport, typically on fixed routes, for passengers and cargo, often prioritizing speed and reliability.
Cruise Industry Evolution: The development of sea travel focused on leisure, tourism, and onboard entertainment, shifting from transportation to destination experiences.
Maritime Salvage: The process of rescuing a ship or its cargo from peril, often involving refloating sunken vessels.
Shipbreaking: The dismantling of ships for recycling, typically involving hazardous materials and labor-intensive processes.