MS Nordnorge (1996)

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-nordnorge-1996

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 builder and year?Kværner Kleven, Ulsteinvik, Norway, completed in 1997
2. What is the gross tonnage?11,386 GT. A measure of the ship's total internal volume
3. What is the MS Nordnorge and where does it travel?The MS Nordnorge is a Hurtigruten ship that sails along Norway’s coast and also goes to Antarctica during the winter months.
4. How many people can the MS Nordnorge carry?It can carry 691 passengers and has a crew of 57 people.

Gross Tonnage (GT): A non-linear measure of a ship's internal volume used for regulatory and commercial purposes.
Hurtigruten: A Norwegian company operating a vital coastal ferry and passenger service, as well as expedition cruises.
Expedition Cruise: Voyages to remote or exotic destinations, often involving exploration, lectures, and landings.
Charter: The hiring of a ship for a specific period or purpose, often for private use or specific operations.