9) MAIN DECK - WHY IS A SHIP CALLED SHE

Contributed by Sam .....as told to me by someone back when I was a cadet!!

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


• 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.


• It takes a lot of Paint to keep her Good - Looking.


• 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 buoys.


E-mail me if you can think of any more reasons!! :-)




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