Why is a Ship called a She?

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Why is a Ship called a She?

Postby Lurch » Sun Sep 07, 2003 9:17 am

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 that stays,it
takes a lot of paint to keep
her looking good;is it not the
initial expense that breaks
you,it is 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,
always heads for the buoys.
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Re: Why is a Ship called a She?

Postby Iroquois » Sun Sep 07, 2003 1:24 pm

I think every man knows the real reason. Boats are called She because they keep us men out of the deep stuff.  ;D
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Re: Why is a Ship called a She?

Postby ozzy72 » Sun Sep 07, 2003 2:29 pm

So the great mystery of the day...
Why do Russians use the male pronoun?

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Re: Why is a Ship called a She?

Postby Tequila Sunrise » Sun Sep 07, 2003 4:30 pm

LOL, I like it
same reason the Bismark was dubed "He"?
If someone with multiple personality disorder threatens suicide, is it a hostage situation?

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Re: Why is a Ship called a She?

Postby Polynomial » Mon Sep 08, 2003 2:32 am

i don't think we will go down that path, we don't want to offend anyone.
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Re: Why is a Ship called a She?

Postby Tequila Sunrise » Mon Sep 08, 2003 11:48 am

down what path?
the Bismark was dubed "He" by its captain because it was strong and was built to fight, nothing more
If someone with multiple personality disorder threatens suicide, is it a hostage situation?

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Re: Why is a Ship called a She?

Postby Daz » Mon Sep 15, 2003 10:30 pm

but bet it was a she who broke he lol
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Re: Why is a Ship called a She?

Postby Deputy » Tue Sep 16, 2003 2:54 pm

hehe. . .
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Re: Why is a Ship called a She?

Postby tvale80 » Wed Sep 17, 2003 2:44 pm

lol
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Re: Why is a Ship called a She?

Postby Rifleman » Wed Sep 17, 2003 3:06 pm

And all this time, I thought it was due to the Bowsprit being decorated with a " WOMAN " ?

........or maybe the Woman is used, cause the ship is referred to as " SHE "........
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Re: Why is a Ship called a She?

Postby Woodlouse2002 » Wed Sep 17, 2003 4:09 pm

And all this time, I thought it was due to the Bowsprit being decorated with a " WOMAN " ?

........or maybe the Woman is used, cause the ship is referred to as " SHE "........

Silly. Hardly any boats have figureheads. They were to ward off evil spirits. ;)
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Re: Why is a Ship called a She?

Postby JW » Thu Sep 18, 2003 1:04 pm

Funny, never thought of the 'Flying DutchMAN' as a 'she'...
heheheh! Could be a gay phantom ship.

But you guys forgot to tell the reason for having a woman aboard being bad luck. Ever seen two women fight over a bunch of sailors?
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