| Introduction
 
 Cargo is a term used to denote goods or produce being transported, on a  ship, lorry, plane, or train. A cargo ship is any sort of ship that carries  goods and materials from one port to another.
 Find out about  some of the cargo on Irish ships here by clicking on a link below:  
                  
                    | Wood |  
                    |  | Wood was the first  material known to primitive man. Wood has been used to provide man with all his  basic needs  . . . read more >>>
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                    | Wheat |  
                    |  | Wheat is basic to diets everywhere with the exception of  certain regions of the Orient. The story of wheat is as old  as civilisation itself . . .  read more >>>
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                    | Steel |  
                    |  | Steel is a basic ingredient of modern industry. Steel is  produced in numerous countries . . .  read more >>>
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                    | Refridgerated Cargo |  
                    |  | It is estimated that  one-quarter of the world's produce is never eaten .  . .  read more >>>
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                    | Hazardous Materials and Other Special Cargo |  
                    |  | Most of the leading  shipping companies are prepared to move  all types of hazardous materials . . . read more >>>
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                    | Cruise Ships |  
                    |  | A cruise  ship is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages . . . read more >>>
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                    | Summary |  
                    |  | Review the material covered in this section . . . read more >>>
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                    | Follow the Fleet LIVE |  
                    |  | Find out where these ships are now . . . to Follow the Fleet LIVE.
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