Wind Song (ship)

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/wind-song-ship

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 vessel type and configuration?Four-masted motor sailing yacht
2. What is the years of operation?1987 to 2002
3. What is the Wind Song?The Wind Song was a big boat that could sail and use a motor. It had four tall masts and eight sails that were controlled by a computer. It was built to give people a fancy cruise that also used wind power.
4. How do the sails on the Wind Song work?The Wind Song’s computer watched the wind with sensors. It then changed the angle and tension of the sails automatically so the boat could go fast and stay steady. This made sailing easier and quieter.

Motor Sailing Yacht: A hybrid vessel that utilizes both auxiliary engines and sails for propulsion, offering versatility in operation.
Computer-Controlled Sails: Sails whose angle, tension, and deployment are automatically managed by an onboard computer system based on environmental data.
Inter-island Cruise: A voyage specifically designed to navigate and visit multiple islands within a defined geographical region or archipelago.
Maritime Engineering: The branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and maintenance of ships and other marine structures.