Thing is related to Boat. Boat is related to Marine. 
Recognition is a type of Appointment. Identity is a type of Recognition. Identity is related to Card. Card is related to Sympathy. 
Thing <--RelatedTo--> Boat <--RelatedTo--> Marine 
Appointment <--IsA-- Recognition <--IsA-- Identity <--RelatedTo--> Card <--RelatedTo--> Sympathy 