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Water Transportation. Introduction to Boat challenge project: Name 4 classes of water vessels Describe the difference between a displacement style hull and a planning style hull Activity – Cargo Flotation Device. Water Transportation. Broad classifications of vessels are: Commercial
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Water Transportation • Introduction to Boat challenge project: • Name 4 classes of water vessels • Describe the difference between a displacement style hull and a planning style hull • Activity – Cargo Flotation Device
Water Transportation Broad classifications of vessels are: Commercial Recreational Utility Military Types of Vessels: Vessels are designed to perform specific jobs. The design depends upon the what the vessel will transport
Commercial:Barges Deep Sea work barge Floating Hotels
Container Ships Carry large containers packed with products. The container are lifted on and off the ship by cranes. On land, the containers are place onto rail system or transported by truck.
Freighters Are large vessels that carry solid materials and products. Freighters are used to transport large items such as automobiles.
Underwater Research • Unmanned submersible • It has an operational depth of 2000 meters and can run for up to 10 hours • Oceanographic Institute in MA
3. Utility Garbage Barge Police Boats
4. Military: Aircraft Carrier Aircraft Carrier
Military: High speed Catamaran • The Swift has • a top speed of 45 knots • a cruising speed of 30 knots. • a range of 4,500 miles at cruising speed.
Displacement Style Hull • Ploughs through the water • Carry a load • Slower • Rounded hull
Planning style Hull • Pointed hull • Rides high • Lower drag • Faster Speed