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 LESSON 1  The Fleet
 
INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 
 

 
MV Greta C

Greta C is a merchant (cargo) ship which is owned by Carisbrooke Shipping.

She is 159.99 m long and 23.70 m wide with a crew of 10.

She has a 7,860 kW diesel engine and can reach a speed of 14.25 knots when fully loaded.


The hold of the Greta C (below) is where the cargo is stored.
  hold
   
 
did you know
   Did you know?
 
  • Some ships are specially designed for special types of cargo. Examples are container ships, bulk carriers and tankers.
  • You can find out which types of cargo are carried by Irish ships in the Cargo section.
   
 
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