Ship Captain: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Dolphins often swim alongside big ships, riding the waves at the front of the boat.
Through history
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Long ago
People sailed the seas for thousands of years, using the stars and the wind to find their way to new lands.
Tools of the trade
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Compass
A compass has a little arrow that always points north. It helps the captain know which way the ship is going.
A day in the job
- MorningThe captain studies maps and checks the screen that shows where the ship is. Then they talk by radio with the other ships and ports.
Words to know
- Port
- A port is a safe place by the water where ships stop to load, unload, and let people get on and off.
Quiz time
A ship captain never works with a crew.
A ship captain checks the weather before choosing the path.