MV Leisure World

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-leisure-world

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 original hull number?N/A (Not provided in source)
2. What is the builder?Not specified in source
3. What was MV Leisure World originally called?It was first named MS Skyward when it was launched in 1969.
4. Why did the ship change from a cruise ship to a casino?The owners changed it into a casino to make money in a different market and keep the ship useful.

Maritime Industry: The global industry concerned with the design, construction, operation, and regulation of ships and shipping.
Repurposing: The process of adapting an object or structure for a new use, often different from its original purpose.
Shipbreaking: The process of dismantling retired ships, typically for recycling their materials, often in specialized yards.