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For instance, the vessel is a YT-1300 Corellian light freighter, designed by the Corellian Engineering Corporation on Solo’s home planet of Corellia.
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Nathan Carman survived on a raft for eight days in the Atlantic Ocean before he was rescued by a passing freighter.
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In June, 2016, a major expansion of the canal was completed, and the first ship through was an enormous Chinese freighter, designed to fit the new dimensions.
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In 1980, 35 people were killed when a freighter rammed the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay in Florida, causing a 1,400-foot section of the southbound span to collapse.
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When the cutter drew closer, Commander Stone’s crew told the freighter its plan over a crackly radio.
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All 21 crewmembers aboard the freighter were reported safe.
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In 1980, 35 people were killed when a freighter rammed the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay in Florida, causing a 1,400-foot section of the span to collapse.
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Airbus, which had hoped to sell a freighter version of its A380 superjumbo, abandoned its plans.
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First Known Use of freighter
1622
FREIGHTER Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of freighter for English Language Learners
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: a large ship that is used to carry goods
FREIGHTER Defined for Kids
Definition of freighter for Students
: a ship or airplane used to carry freight
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