1. What was Tom on board the ship? Tom was an apprentice on board a cargo ship. 2. How much time did he spend at sea? He spent a year at sea. 3. What kind of ship was it? It was a big bulkcarrier. 4. What did Tom promise to peter and Sheila? Tom promised show Sheila and peter round this ship as he knows her inside out. 5. Where was Tom waiting when they arrived? Tom was waiting by the gangway when they arrived. 6. How did they get to the main deck? They had to climb the gangway to got to the main deck. 7. What is hull made of? The hull is made of steel plates and it is of all-welded construction. 8. Where are crew accommodations arranged? All crew accommodations are arranged in superstructure at stern of the ship. 9. What did they find on the captain's bridge? They fond all navigation instruments and devices - a telegraph for communication with engineroom, a gyro compass, a navigation radar, a gyro automatic pilot and radio direction finder. 10. What is the deadweight capacity of the ship? The deadweight capacity is about 24.000 m. tons. 11. What does the ship usually carry? The ship usually carries iron ore or coal. 12. What does the windless serve for? The windless serves for lifting two heavy anchors. 13. What's the power of the main engine? The power of the engine at 135 r. p. m. is 11.200 B.H.P.14. What's the speed of the ship? The speed of the ship is about 17 knots. 15 Where will they go after a visit on board the ship? They will go to a restaurant and have a nice cup of coffee.