MV Aegean Odyssey

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/mv-aegean-odyssey

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 year of original construction?1973
2. What is the year of initial cruise conversion?1988
3. What was the MV Aegean Odyssey originally built for?It was built in 1973 as a ferry that carried passengers and vehicles across short sea lanes.
4. When did the ship become a cruise ship?In 1988 the MV Aegean Odyssey was converted from a ferry into a cruise ship.

Maritime Vessel Utilization: The diverse ways in which ships and boats are designed and employed for various purposes.
Niche Cruise Market: A specialized segment of the cruise industry catering to specific interests or demographics.
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