Why A Ship Is called A SHE
Always wanted write something about ships.... my past life which i never stop loving. Lets start with this. A ship is called a "she" because..... 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 pai(n)t to keep her good looking She shows her topsides and hides her bottom 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 un- controllable. And the main reason....It's not the initial expense that breaks you, It's the upkeep!!! When coming into port, always heads for the b(u)oys. Read the below Why We Call a Ship a She By Rear Admiral Francis D. Foley, U.S. Navy (Retired) Naval History, December 1998 A salty retired U.S. Navy flag officer shuns the current trend toward political correctness. S hips are referred to as "she" because men love them, but this e...
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