MS Renaissance

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-renaissance

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?1966
3. Who built and owned the MS Renaissance?It was built by the French shipyard Chantiers de l'Atlantique. The first owner was Compagnie Francaise de Navigation, part of Paquet Cruises, and later it had other owners.
4. How long did the MS Renaissance sail?The ship worked from 1966 until 2010, which is about 44 years. It stayed strong and popular for many decades.

Cruise liner: A large passenger ship primarily used for leisure voyages, offering extensive amenities and entertainment.
Shipyard: A facility where ships are built, repaired, and maintained.
Decommissioning: The process of retiring a vessel from active service, often involving dismantling or repurposing.
Subsidiary: A company controlled by a larger parent company.