Prince Rupert (disambiguation) facts for kids

Prince Rupert usually refers to Prince Rupert of the Rhine (1619–1682). He was a famous German and British soldier, admiral, scientist, and artist. He was also a colonial governor and a sportsman.

The name Prince Rupert can also mean other things:

People Named Prince Rupert

• Rupert Cambridge, Viscount Trematon (1907–1928) was also known as Prince Rupert of Teck. He was a member of the British Royal Family and a great-grandson of Queen Victoria.
• Prince Rupert Loewenstein (1933–2014) was a German nobleman. He was best known as the manager for the famous rock band, The Rolling Stones.

Places Called Prince Rupert

• Prince Rupert, British Columbia is a city in Canada. It is located on the coast of British Columbia.
• Prince Rupert, Edmonton is a neighbourhood in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Schools in Prince Rupert

• Prince Rupert Secondary School is a public high school in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada.
• School District 52 Prince Rupert is a school district in British Columbia, Canada. It serves the areas of Prince Rupert and Hartley Bay.

Ships Named Prince Rupert

Many ships have been named Prince Rupert over the years. Here are a few examples:

• SS Prince Rupert was a Canadian steamship. It sailed along the coasts of British Columbia, Alaska, and Washington from 1910 to 1956.
• HMS Prince Rupert (1915) was a British warship. It was launched in 1915 and was part of the Royal Navy.
• HMCS Prince Rupert (K324) was a frigate (a type of warship) in the Royal Canadian Navy. It was used during World War II.
• MV Queen of Prince Rupert was a Canadian ferry. It carried cars and people along the coast of British Columbia from 1966 to 2009.
• Several ships operated by the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) were also named Prince Rupert. These ships were used for trade and exploration over many years, starting in 1744.

Cool Science: Prince Rupert's Drop

• Prince Rupert's drops are amazing glass objects. They are made by dripping very hot, melted glass into cold water. The glass cools very quickly, creating a teardrop shape with a long, thin tail.
• These drops are incredibly strong at the round end. You can hit them with a hammer, and they won't break! But if you break the very tip of the tail, the entire drop will explode into tiny pieces. This happens because of the extreme stress inside the glass from the rapid cooling.

See also

In Spanish: Príncipe Ruperto para niños