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steerage [ˈstɪərɪdʒ, Am ˈstɪrɪdʒ] N no pl naut

steerage

тре́тий класс m (са́мые дешёвые места́ на парохо́де)

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A forensic study of the wreck suggested that the ship had steerage and was sailing for shelter when it sank. en.wikipedia.org

Those who paid steerage fares (about 50% less) slept in common bunk rooms. en.wikipedia.org

Steerage passengers were required to bring their own food, and often ran short. en.wikipedia.org

There were 3 classes for passengers, but cabins - only for first and second class passengers, the steerage was on the deck among carriages and packages. en.wikipedia.org

She also had less room for cargo and steerage passengers. en.wikipedia.org

Steerage passengers paid 15-20, middle berth 35-40, cabin class 70. en.wikipedia.org

But instead he shut off the water, and the ship lost all steam power, propulsion, and steerage. en.wikipedia.org

Cabins could accommodate first-class and second-class passengers, and the hold could be fitted out for carrying steerage-class emigrants when needed. en.wikipedia.org

It comes from steerage that means the steering of ship. en.wikipedia.org

Emigrants included farm workers, labourers and tradesmen, who made the journey in steerage, some having assisted passage. en.wikipedia.org

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