A steam liner was a steam-powered passenger or cargo ship that crossed oceans on set routes at set times. In the 19th and 20th centuries, millions of people emigrated from Europe to America on steam liners, taking their own food and bedding.
Is it true? Anchors are used to slow ship down.
No. Anchors stop ships from floating away with the wind or tide. Anchors catch in rocks or sand on the seabed.
Amazing! Modern cruise liners are like huge floating hotels. There are cabins for thousands of passengers, restaurants, cinemas, theatres and lots of swimming pools.
Which modern liner has sails?
The luxury cruise liner Club Med has sails as well as an engine. Using the sails when the wind blows saves fuel for the engine.
What does a tug do?
A tug is a boat with very powerful engines that pulls or pushes large ships. Tugs help to move ships in and out of port. They also go to the rescue of broken-down ships, and tow them back to port to be repaired.
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