SS Bretagne (1951)

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/ss-bretagne-1951

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?Ocean liner
2. What is the operator?Société Générale de Transport Maritimes (SGTM)
3. What was the SS Bretagne and when did it launch?The SS Bretagne was a large ocean liner that sailed across the ocean. It was launched on July 20, 1951.
4. Where was the SS Bretagne built and why?It was built in Saint‑Nazaire, a historic French shipbuilding center. Building it there showed France’s commitment to its own industrial strength.

Ocean Liner: A large passenger ship designed for long-distance voyages, often characterized by speed, comfort, and amenities.
Société Générale de Transport Maritimes (SGTM): The French shipping company that owned and operated the SS Bretagne and SS Provence.
Boilers: Components of a steam-powered vessel that generate high-pressure steam by heating water, used to drive the ship's engines.
Maritime Transport: The movement of people or goods by sea, a fundamental aspect of global trade and travel.