Posted on 01/11/2009 7:49:08 AM PST by FDNYRHEROES
BUZZARDS BAY - The training ship at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a floating testament to public service and advancements in education. And now it has a new name that matches its mission. With cadets braving the cold and lining the decks of the 540-foot ship throughout a dedication ceremony yesterday on campus, a collection of dignitaries and more than 100 people looked on as the T.S. Enterprise became the Kennedy.
Nothing good can come of changing the name of a ship.
Yup. Always heard that it’s bad luck.
OUCH!
“Yup. Always heard that it’s bad luck.”
Unless the proper ceremonies are performed, usually involving a large flow of spirituous beverages. Teddy should be able to help with this.
Why not the Mary Jo?
I believe Teddy mistakenly signed up for a 4 years stint and his Daddy found out and had it reduced to two years, He spent his time in Paris, went in a Private and came out a Private.
Indeed it is considered bad luck to change the name of a ship. Naming it after this bunch of shanty-Irish can have no good outcome.
Finding NIMN [not in my neighborhood]?
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