Quote:
|
Originally Posted by IBNFSHN
|
This is just an idea, but I can remember the days and days at sea when, at that time, "she" was a noun that ignited wonderful memories. I can only imagine years past when the oldtime swabbies on sailing ships stayed at sea for extended periods and found all the maintenence, which was constant as you know, much in the manner of women even in these days. (No disrespect ladies!) Hence the moniker "she" when refering to a Naval vessell!
lol, I just went back to your post and noticed the URL you posted. According to it, I wasn't too far off!!
__________________
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/LaBill/LoisianaBill2.gif[/IMG]
______________________________________
USS AMERICA, CVA 66, VAW 124, 1969-70
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/LaBill/usaCa.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/LaBill/powmia.gif[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/LaBill/amflag37.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/LaBill/Clipart_Holiday_Memorial_Day_14.gif[/IMG]
|
Why is a ship called "she"?
Linear Mode
