WHY A SHIP IS CALLED A SHE

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 paint to keep her good looking 
• it is not the initial expense that breaks you, its the upkeep
• she can be all decked out
• it takes an experienced man to handle her correctly
• 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