What is another word for tramp steamer?
Pronunciation: [tɹˈamp stˈiːmə] (IPA) 
Tramp steamers are cargo ships that operate on irregular routes, unlike liners that follow a fixed schedule. Synonyms for tramp steamer include bulk carrier, freighter ship, general cargo vessel, and ore carrier. A bulk carrier is a large vessel used for transporting bulk cargo, such as coal, grain, and ore. A freighter ship is a ship designed to carry general cargo or containers. A general cargo vessel is a ship used to transport various kinds of cargo, not specialized for any particular type of cargo. Finally, an ore carrier is a specialized vessel used for transporting bulk cargo such as iron ore or coal. All these synonyms have slight variations in their specialized functions but share the common theme of transporting cargo in a versatile manner.
