MV Hebridean Princess

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-hebridean-princess

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 operational lifespan as ferry?Approximately 25 years, serving Scottish islands from Oban
2. What is the passenger and vehicle capacity (ferry era)?Up to 600 passengers and 50 cars
3. What was the MV Hebridean Princess before it became a cruise ship?It started as a car ferry and Royal Mail Ship called Columba, carrying passengers, cars, and mail between islands and the mainland.
4. How many passengers could it carry when it was a ferry?It could carry up to 600 passengers and 50 cars on its routes.

Maritime Adaptation: The process of modifying a vessel's design or purpose to meet new operational requirements or market demands.
Archipelago: A group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean.
Niche Market: A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.