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Types of Water vessels

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Types of Water vessels
1.Ships
-A ship is a large vessel that transports people or goods through water.
-Ships that transport people are referred to as passenger ship while those that transport goods are referred to as cargo ships. Cargo ships are convenient for carrying heavy and bulky goods.
Ships may also be classified as either liners or tramps.
Liners
These are ships that are owned and operated by shipping companies called conferences.
Tramps
These are ships that do not follow a regular route or time table. Their routes therefore depend on demand.
2.Boats and Ferries
These are water vessels used in transporting goods and people over short distances. E.g ferries.