mississauga Posted April 1, 2010 #1 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Lately most of the reviews I have read, the OP refers to the ship they are reviewing as a boat. :confused: Most of the reviewers are in their 20's and 30's and are writing fabulous reviews but keep using the word boat. Is it just me? Does it bother anyone else that these huge gigantic ships are considered boats by these young folks? Is this the new word for a ship? Am I just old fashion and behind the times?:eek: Having said that, I really appreciate all their efforts and the time they spend writing the reviews and I have really enjoyed them all.:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvscruising2007 Posted April 1, 2010 #2 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I have noticed this too and it does bother me. I don't know why they are using the term "boat" instead of "ship" but I suspect it is an educational thing. It may be that this is not part of our education system. For us old folks it seems to have been part of our training, almost ingrained at a young age.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzngma Posted April 1, 2010 #3 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I'm 50+ and like to call the ships, boats. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted April 1, 2010 #4 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I guess if TV's popular "The Love Boat" could get by with it . . . then others on here can. Just a thought. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T. Advisor King Posted April 1, 2010 #5 Share Posted April 1, 2010 My copy of Webster's provides "ship" as a synonym for "boat". There may be a tradition to call a larger vessel a "ship", but I'm not sure it is actually "wrong" to call it a boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDINGOateMyBaybay! Posted April 1, 2010 #6 Share Posted April 1, 2010 double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody000 Posted April 1, 2010 #7 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Thats always been one of those that kinda bugs me.. You can go fishin' on the lake in a boat, but id rather cruise on a ship.. Im 26 so I do not think age matters more just people that dont know the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDINGOateMyBaybay! Posted April 1, 2010 #8 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Well, ships over a certain size (most new ones these days) should be called vessels, not ships, as I was told by a senior staff member. So I guess it really ticks me off when people chall a vessel a ship. But seriously, it doesn't butg me at all. I'm on a BOAT, is a super popular saying right now dure to the song. Stop sweatin' the small stuff would be my advice. Lately most of the reviews I have read, the OP refers to the ship they are reviewing as a boat. :confused: Most of the reviewers are in their 20's and 30's and are writing fabulous reviews but keep using the word boat. Is it just me? Does it bother anyone else that these huge gigantic ships are considered boats by these young folks? Is this the new word for a ship? Am I just old fashion and behind the times?:eek: Having said that, I really appreciate all their efforts and the time they spend writing the reviews and I have really enjoyed them all.:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody000 Posted April 1, 2010 #9 Share Posted April 1, 2010 This is what I was always told "The distinction between a ship and a boat varies depending on regional definitions, but as a general rule, a boat can fit onto a ship, but a ship cannot fit onto a boat. A ship, in other words, is a very large ocean-going vessel, while a boat tends to be much smaller. Additionally, a ship usually is defined as having a displacement larger than 500 tons. During the age of sailing, a craft with three or more rigged masts was considered to be a ship, but this definition has been superseded, as different methods of power generation are used on modern ships." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsAllAboutTheSass Posted April 1, 2010 #10 Share Posted April 1, 2010 They could some cruise "vessels" into the Oasis, so is everything smaller than the Oasis a boat?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted April 1, 2010 #11 Share Posted April 1, 2010 How much does a boat have to weigh before it becomes a shopping center? There really aren't any clear distinctions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessemon Posted April 1, 2010 #12 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Can someone please guide me to my "cabin"....Oops, sorry...Many people call them a "room" anymore.....LOL....;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDINGOateMyBaybay! Posted April 1, 2010 #13 Share Posted April 1, 2010 It is Boat, Ship, Vessel. The Dream, for example is a Vessel. They could some cruise "vessels" into the Oasis, so is everything smaller than the Oasis a boat?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooomwizard Posted April 1, 2010 #14 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I've heard - that a boat lists (leans) to the inside of the turn when turning. A ship will list to the outside of the turn. A vessel is anything you can put something into. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateCruizer Posted April 1, 2010 #15 Share Posted April 1, 2010 It is Boat, Ship, Vessel. The Dream, for example is a Vessel. LOL Dingo when we sail next month I will see if you can say that after a few drinks ....I have a feeling the ship will be something else LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted April 1, 2010 #16 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I guess if TV's popular "The Love Boat" could get by with it . . . then others on here can. Just a thought. ;) The "Love Ship" just doesn't have a very nice ring to it. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgun8 Posted April 1, 2010 #17 Share Posted April 1, 2010 you can fit a boat on a ship, but can't fit a ship on a boat. I also read one time that the true definition refers to the tonnage of displacement. BUT.... Who really cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndeb Posted April 1, 2010 #18 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I always look at it that a ship can carry boats....hence tenders, life boats...etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskin80 Posted April 1, 2010 #19 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Lately most of the reviews I have read, the OP refers to the ship they are reviewing as a boat. :confused: Most of the reviewers are in their 20's and 30's and are writing fabulous reviews but keep using the word boat. Is it just me? Does it bother anyone else that these huge gigantic ships are considered boats by these young folks? Is this the new word for a ship? Am I just old fashion and behind the times?:eek: Having said that, I really appreciate all their efforts and the time they spend writing the reviews and I have really enjoyed them all.:D:D:D Whan I cruise I am on a ship, the boat is what I see at the local lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambKnuckles Posted April 1, 2010 #20 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I like to refer to them as ships or ocean liners -- but I won't snap over it... If I'm on the ship -- vessel -- boat -- ocean liner and I'm on a cruise -- voyage -- trip ... Just put me there and it makes me SMILE!!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseytomato Posted April 1, 2010 #21 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I know the technical difference, but I call them boats because I like the way it sounds. In my mind ship= those ugly container ships I see in Elizabeth, NJ and boat= fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimc85374 Posted April 1, 2010 #22 Share Posted April 1, 2010 It's because they don't know the definition. Ships, because of their size usually carry smaller crafts (Boats), but a boat cannot carry a ship. It really has to do with size. You can always argue that some Cabin Cruisers, which are really boats usually carry a smaller boat for land access when anchored out. Try this, if it does not require a captain and crew to operate it, it's probably a boat unless it's a submarine. Confusing enough for ya? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarnivalFan2 Posted April 1, 2010 #23 Share Posted April 1, 2010 The Great Lakes is the only place where you can legitimately call a ship a boat, i.e. "ore boats". Some of those "ore boats" are 1,000 ft long! As far as vessel--> a ship is a vessel and so is a boat. Regarding the T.V. show, "The Love Boat", they weren't referring to the Princess cruise SHIP, they were referring to the lifeboat on the ship, where the bartender (forgot his name, Isaac :confused:) and Julie the CD snuck away to have nooky :p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailercruiser Posted April 1, 2010 #24 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I have know idea what the difference is but my wife says she does. She says I am a vessel and her ex was a boat. Not sure what she means.:o By the way who cares if its a steward or stewart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md10074 Posted April 1, 2010 #25 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I call it a ship, but on my honeymoon I did go on the Big Red "Boat". I don't care what they call it, as long as I'm there on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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