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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