Why are ships....

[Soxfan04]

I was just wodering this question. Why are all ships refered to as "her".:confused:

[luvthebalcony]

Because not many guys want to get on a guy for a week :D

[B-52]

Why are (were) Hurricanes named after women? (till 1978)

 

In olden times, women were not allowed on board, and the Captain was the only one who was usually married. The Captain was also the only one with authority to name "His" ship, generally after his wife and/or sweetheart that he will not see for months if not years.

 

Ships were also named after saints for a time.

[nanfromatlanta]

Because not many guys want to get on a guy for a week :D

 

 

OMG!!! :eek: Too funny!! :D

[kicker]

I think this was posted on CC years ago, but since you missed it:

 

Why a ship is referred to in the feminine tense:

 

There is always a great deal of bustle around her.

 

There is usually a gang of men about.

 

She has a waist and stays.

 

It takes a lot of paint to keep her good looking.

 

It is not the initial expense that breaks you, it's the upkeep.

 

She can be all decked out.

 

It takes an experienced man to handle her correctly, and without a man at the helm, she is absolutely uncontrollable.

 

She shows her topsides, hides her bottom, and, when coming into port, she always heads for the buoys.

[NordicPrince]

The ship is referred to as "she", even when the ship is named after a male!

 

Think of those Italian line ships such as Andrea Doria, Conte di Savoia and the Rex named after men or male figures or even the Nordic Prince of RCCL. They were still "she's".

 

Lots of warships named after male figures and yet they are still she's.

 

I guess that's OK in the long run, because King Neptune still rules the waves.

[mikedw]

When I was in the navy back in the late 80's, early 90's, I read or heard that in the Soviet Navy, ships were refered to as masculine so it's not universal.

[ChipLondon]

Ships are referred to "Her" or "She" because although they are expensive to acquire in the first place, they also cost alot to maintain for the rest of her life. Exactly the same as a woman.:D

 

I was just wodering this question. Why are all ships refered to as "her".:confused:

[madforcruising]

I think this was posted on CC years ago, but since you missed it:

 

Why a ship is referred to in the feminine tense:

 

There is always a great deal of bustle around her.

 

There is usually a gang of men about.

 

She has a waist and stays.

 

It takes a lot of paint to keep her good looking.

 

It is not the initial expense that breaks you, it's the upkeep.

 

She can be all decked out.

 

It takes an experienced man to handle her correctly, and without a man at the helm, she is absolutely uncontrollable.

 

She shows her topsides, hides her bottom, and, when coming into port, she always heads for the buoys.

 

 

That´s the reasons given to us on my last cruise during the officers talk. :D

[G'ma]

I was just wodering this question. Why are all ships refered to as "her".:confused:

 

It's a long, long tradition.. Here is some interesting info about it:

 

http://www.ehow.com/facts_5931300_naval-ships-referred-she_.html

[BroncosFan2010]

Because not many guys want to get on a guy for a week :D

 

 

LOL This made my morning!

[cruisebunnies]

I was just wodering this question. Why are all ships refered to as "her".:confused:

Ships are refered to as she not her,because the rigging costs more than the hull.

[kicker]

It's a long' date=' long tradition.. Here is some interesting info about it:

 

http://www.ehow.com/facts_5931300_naval-ships-referred-she_.html[/quote']

 

 

That's why I love CC: I learn so much!

[Badlands99]

I'm not sure about ALL ships, but Liberty of the Seas is most certainly female...

 

[judie43]

I'm not sure about ALL ships, but Liberty of the Seas is most certainly female...

 

 

Damn Badlands...you made me laugh again....

[Aquahound]

I'm not sure about ALL ships, but Liberty of the Seas is most certainly female...

 

Holy Sh*t! ROFLMFAO!!!!! :D:D:D:D

[KJBBrett]

Oh my word that's just about the funniest thing I've seen in a long time.

 

Thanks for that!!!

[ChipLondon]

Okay Badlands99, that is the best post ever on these pages.:):D:)

 

I'm not sure about ALL ships, but Liberty of the Seas is most certainly female...