Soxfan04 Posted February 27, 2010 #1 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I was just wodering this question. Why are all ships refered to as "her".:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvthebalcony Posted February 27, 2010 #2 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Because not many guys want to get on a guy for a week :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-52 Posted February 27, 2010 #3 Share Posted February 27, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanfromatlanta Posted February 27, 2010 #4 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Because not many guys want to get on a guy for a week :D OMG!!! :eek: Too funny!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted February 27, 2010 #5 Share Posted February 27, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicPrince Posted February 27, 2010 #6 Share Posted February 27, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedw Posted February 27, 2010 #7 Share Posted February 27, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipLondon Posted February 27, 2010 #8 Share Posted February 27, 2010 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madforcruising Posted February 27, 2010 #9 Share Posted February 27, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G'ma Posted February 27, 2010 #10 Share Posted February 27, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncosFan2010 Posted February 27, 2010 #11 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Because not many guys want to get on a guy for a week :D LOL This made my morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisebunnies Posted February 27, 2010 #12 Share Posted February 27, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted February 27, 2010 #13 Share Posted February 27, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands99 Posted February 27, 2010 #14 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I'm not sure about ALL ships, but Liberty of the Seas is most certainly female... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judie43 Posted February 27, 2010 #15 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I'm not sure about ALL ships, but Liberty of the Seas is most certainly female... Damn Badlands...you made me laugh again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted February 27, 2010 #16 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I'm not sure about ALL ships, but Liberty of the Seas is most certainly female... Holy Sh*t! ROFLMFAO!!!!! :D:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJBBrett Posted February 27, 2010 #17 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Oh my word that's just about the funniest thing I've seen in a long time. Thanks for that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipLondon Posted February 27, 2010 #18 Share Posted February 27, 2010 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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