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To: bruinbirdman

Interesting... A ship, named for a “He” is referred to as a “She.”


2 posted on 11/30/2012 11:24:29 PM PST by Cowboy Bob (Greed + Envy = Liberalism)
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To: Cowboy Bob

Aren’t ships always “She” ?


3 posted on 11/30/2012 11:32:23 PM PST by MetaThought
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To: Cowboy Bob

Also, the [Admiral] Nimitz is a “she” too, among others.


5 posted on 12/01/2012 12:43:02 AM PST by Little Pig (Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici.)
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To: Cowboy Bob

Russians refer to their ships in the male form.


8 posted on 12/01/2012 4:02:00 AM PST by SkyPilot
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