MV Rachel Corrie facts for kids

The MV Rachel Corrie is a ship that belongs to a group called the Free Gaza Movement. It is named after Rachel Corrie, a young American activist who worked with the International Solidarity Movement. This ship became well-known in 2010 because of an event that happened while it was trying to deliver help to people in the Gaza Strip.

About the MV Rachel Corrie

The MV Rachel Corrie was built a long time ago, in 1967, in a city called Hamburg, Germany. When it was first built, its name was Carsten. Over the years, the ship has had a few different names, including Norasia Attika, Manya, and Linda, before it was named Rachel Corrie.

The ship is now owned and used by the Free Gaza Movement. This is a group that works to challenge blockades and deliver supplies to the Gaza Strip by sea.

The 2010 Aid Mission

In June 2010, the MV Rachel Corrie was on a journey to bring humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Humanitarian aid means things like food, medicine, and other important supplies that people need, especially in difficult situations.

While the ship was trying to reach Gaza, it was stopped by the Israeli Defence Forces. These are the armed forces of Israel. They boarded the ship. This event made the MV Rachel Corrie famous around the world and highlighted the challenges of delivering aid to the Gaza Strip.