MS Salamis Filoxenia

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-salamis-filoxenia

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 ship class?Belorussiya class cruiseferry
2. What is the construction yard?Wärtsilä Turku Shipyard, Finland
3. What was the MS Salamis Filoxenia originally called?It was launched in 1975 as the cruiseferry "Gruziya."
4. How did the ship change from a cruiseferry to a cruise ship?In the 1980s it was rebuilt, changing its layout to focus on passenger cabins and entertainment instead of vehicle transport.

Cruiseferry: A vessel designed for both passenger and vehicle transport, incorporating amenities for overnight or extended voyages.
Superstructure: The part of a ship's hull that projects above the main deck, containing accommodation and operational spaces.
Shipbreaking: The process of dismantling decommissioned ships, typically for the recovery of scrap metal and other materials.
Obsolescence: The state of becoming outdated or no longer useful, often due to technological advancements or changing market demands.