Silver Whisper

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/silver-whisper

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 type?Luxury all-inclusive cruise ship
2. What is the operator?Silversea Cruises
3. Why does the Silver Whisper have so much space for each passenger?The ship was designed to give each guest a lot of personal space, like a large suite. This makes the ship feel quiet and comfortable, so passengers can relax without feeling crowded.
4. How many crew members help passengers on the Silver Whisper?There are 295 crew members for up to 382 passengers. This means there is almost one crew member for every passenger, allowing for very personal service.

Gross Tonnage: A standardized measure of a ship's internal volume, used to determine its size and capacity.
Space-to-Passenger Ratio: A metric indicating the amount of internal volume available per passenger, reflecting the ship's spaciousness and luxury.
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio: The numerical relationship between the number of passengers and the number of crew members, indicative of the level of service provided.
Maritime Engineering: The branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and maintenance of ships and other marine vessels.