MS Nordic Pearl

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-nordic-pearl

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. When was MS Nordic Pearl built?1989
2. What is the ship type?Cruiseferry
3. What is the builder?Wärtsilä Marine, Turku
4. Who built the MS Nordic Pearl?It was built by Wärtsilä Marine in Turku, Finland, a shipyard known for advanced shipbuilding technology.
5. Why did the ship change its name many times?Each name change happened when the ship was sold or given a new job, so it could better match the company that owned it and the places it traveled.

Cruiseferry: A vessel that combines car ferry capabilities with cruise ship amenities, offering overnight accommodation and services for passengers.
Wärtsilä Marine: A prominent Finnish shipbuilding company responsible for the construction of the MS Nordic Pearl in 1989.
Gotlandsbolaget: The current owner and operator of the MS Nordic Pearl, managing its commercial services and routes.
Sister Ship: A vessel built to be identical or nearly identical to another, facilitating operational efficiencies and economies of scale.