The Wahine

Hi everyone!

This week I will be researching about the Wahine disaster. Before I start writing down what I usually write down, what do you know about this topic?

Predictions-

What do I think I know about this disaster?

The only thing I think I know about this, is that it was a huge ship that is called Wahine

What do I think I will find out about this disaster?

I think I will find out when it happened, where it happened and how many people survived and died 

Reading Comprehension-

1. What weather conditions caused the Wahine disaster ?

2 storm

2. Where was the Wahine travelling?

It was travelling to Wellington

3. How many life boats were able to reach land?

Only 3 life boats reached land

4. What were passengers forced to do once the life boats were full?

They were forced to jump and swim to shore

5. Why were rescuers unable to get to the shore?

Because rescue teams couldn’t get through slips that blocked the roads

6. How many people died on the Wahine disaster?

53 people died

My Notes-

Video #1

• 566 passengers survived 
• 110 crew survived 
• 46 bodies was found
• 6 people were missing
• 68 car

Video #2

• Wahine was launched 1966
• 734 passengers and crew 
• Rough trip
• The ship was sailing to the biggest storm NZ has seen
• She (the ship) was about 500ft long

Poster-

Reflection-

- What am I learning? 

I am learning about the Wahine disaster

- How does this work show my learning?

It shows my learning because I have written most of the information I found 

- What am I wondering as a result of this learning?

I am wondering why they haven’t re-created the ship 

- Looking back at my predictions, what did I get right, what was different and why? 

In my predictions I got all my questions answered 

Thanks for reading this! Do you get sea-sick? I’ve got to go now, adios!