Reflect on why it is important to preserve such "ghost ships" as physical links to the past.
Explain the role of steam trawlers in revolutionizing the fishing industry at the turn of the century. Detail its requisitioning by the Royal Navy during WWI.
Focus on how civilian ships were the "backbone" of maritime defense.
Discuss current efforts by organizations (like the Viola Trust) to return the ship to Hull.
Describe its sale and relocation to the Southern Hemisphere (renamed the Dias ).
Final thought: The SS Viola is not just a rusted hull; it is a symbol of resilience and the global nature of maritime history.