what is the former mentioned kind of ship?
A merchant ship that carries cargo, goods and materials from one port to another
Cargo ship
A cargo ship or freighter is a merchant ship that carries cargo, goods, and materials from one port to another
what is ss minnesotan? A cargo ship who/what is responsible for its design? UNANSWERABLE
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Cargo ship [SEP] Introduction
A cargo ship or freighter is a merchant ship that carries cargo, goods, and materials from one port to another. Thousands of cargo carriers ply the world's seas and oceans each year, handling the bulk of international trade. Cargo ships are usually specially designed for the task, often being equipped with cranes and other mechanisms to load and unload, and come in all sizes. Today, they are almost always built by welded steel, and with some exceptions generally have a life expectancy of 25 to 30 years before being scrapped.