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Instructions: Pick 6 posts and respond using a different vocabulary word for each response. Think about the picture and using a vocabulary word make an observation about the ship in the picture. Use your 4 Corners vocabulary sheets and answer in complete sentences. Respond "I Understand" to this post to acknowledge the instructions.

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Instructions: Pick 6 posts and respond using a different vocabulary word for each response. Think about the picture and using a vocabulary word make an observation about the ship in the picture. Use your 4 Corners vocabulary sheets and answer in complete sentences. Respond "I Understand" to this post to acknowledge the instructions.

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This is a drua. It is a sailing boat that originated in the southwestern Pacific islands. They were built of wood and powered by sail and oarsmen. They could be up to 98 feet long and accommodate 200 people. They were reserved for royalty and used as warships.

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This is a kayak. They were originally developed by the Inuit and other people of North America. They were used for transportation and hunting along rivers, lakes, and coastal regions for thousands of years. Traditionally they were made of seal skins and powered by their occupants wielding oars. Although kayaks look simple their design is complex. Today's kayaks are mostly recreational craft made of synthetic materials.

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This is a canoe. It is a lightweight and narrow vessel. They can be made of wood or metal. The passengers are also the power. They sit in the canoe and paddle. This type of boat was invented at different times around the world. Today they are used for recreation and limited commercial applications.

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This is a picture of the USS Gerald R. Ford. It is a supercarrier in service with the US Navy and one of the largest warships in the world. She displaces 100,000 tons and is 1092 feet long with a crew of about 4,500. She is powered by two nuclear reactors and carries more than 75 aircraft. She can sail unrefueled for 25 years. The estimated cost of the ship is more than 12 billion dollars. For a ship her size she is fast. She is able to launch and recover planes and cover vast oceans quickly.

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This is a yacht. They are a diverse class of vessels used for cruising, pleasure, and racing. Since ancient times wealthy or influential individuals have constructed specialized ships for their own pleasure. Modern yachts are constructed of wood, metal, or composite materials. They are powered by sail or marine engine. Some yachts are small but the largest are now close to six hundred feet and require an extensive professional crew.

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This is a paddle steamer. They were constructed of wood and used a steam engine to drive the paddle wheel. They were used in the 19th century to move people and cargo. They were especially prevalent on rivers and inland bodies of water.

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This is a liberty ship. They were constructed by the thousands during WWII for the purpose of shipping goods around the world. They were designed to be mass produced. At one point during the war liberty ships were being put in the water at the rate of three ships every two days. They were constructed of metal and powered by steam turbines and crewed by about eighty sailors. Liberty ships were instrumental in the Allied victory in WWII.

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This is a picture of a Greek Trireme. It is a type of ship used in the Mediterranean Sea as early as 2,500 years ago. These were among the largest ships of their day and were made of carefully selected wood. They were warships powered by sail and oarsmen. During battle the ships would ram into each other. Then the men of both ships would engage in close combat to secure victory.

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This is a Hamilton Class Cutter of the US Coast Guard. Its hull is made from steel. It is approximately 3,250 metric tons in weight and 378 feet. It is a small warship designed for coastal duties, search and rescue, and maritime patrol. It has a range of 16,000 miles and a crew of 167 plus a helicopter. It is powered by a combination of diesel engines and gas turbine engines. Its missions require it to be a fast ship capable of long patrols in very poor weather conditions.

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This is a longship. They were prevalent in Europe for fifteen hundred years and about 45 to 75 feet in length. They were made of wood and powered by sail and oar. Longships were exceptionally sturdy in poor weather. The Vikings used these ships to raid European shores and exploration. Similar boats allowed Leaf Eriksson to reach North America.

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This is a fishing vessel. People have been fishing since ancient times. Fishing vessels can vary in size and shape but are focused on commercial fishing. They leave port and don’t return until they are full of fish. A fishing vessel must be strong and seaworthy and must operate at night and during poor weather.

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This is a picture of a container ship. Container ships are among the largest ships ever constructed. They are made of steel and are powered by diesel engines. The biggest ships carry almost 24,000 shipping containers. They sail around the world delivering goods between the continents. They move everything from cars to toys.

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This is a ship of the line. They were prevalent from about the seventeenth to mid nineteenth century. Constructed of wood and powered by sail, these vessels were a symbol of naval power. The largest examples were crewed by almost a thousand men. These were large ocean going warships that helped their owners create colonial trading networks.. The largest examples carried more than 120 cannon. They were built sturdy to withstand battle against similar ships.

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This is a junk. It is a type of boat native to China and similar designs have been in use for almost two thousand years. They move passengers and cargo. Junks were mostly employed in coastal and river duties but were able to venture out to sea if necessary. Traditionally they were made of wood and utilized sails for propulsion. The stern rudder was an innovation not seen in Europe until centuries later.

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This is a cruise ship. Cruise ships are generally large vessels that carry many passengers. They sail around exotic locations providing luxury accommodations to tourists. For the comfort of passengers they feature restaurants, swimming pools, gyms, casinos, libraries, bars, and theaters. In general they are stable vessels with unremarkable performance and are not built to withstand harsh weather conditions. They are designed for the comfort of passengers.