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She for ships

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by ancora 1, Aug 15, 2009.

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  1. ancora 1, Aug 15, 2009
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    The terms of "she" to talk about yacht...or "sister-ship" as well....are used in the nautical vocabulary. Why ? :)
  2. AMG, Aug 15, 2009
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    This is a very old mistake, thousands of years...:cool:
  3. ancora 1, Aug 15, 2009
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    I think it personifies the boat and makes her sensitive or capricious as a human being, a great honor for yachts indeed.
  4. CODOG, Aug 15, 2009
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    It's definitely a she, unless its from Brighton in which case it could well be a he.
  5. yaser, Aug 15, 2009
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    what you ride

    well, my wife, boat and Harley are all called "she". it has somthin to do with "riding", I guess :rolleyes:
  6. Neil1, Aug 15, 2009
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    Isn't "She" referred to boats as their slow to respond.

    Just joking ladies.
  7. Natalie, Aug 15, 2009
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    Both high maintenance - lots of pleasure, but can also be a pain.
    Historically, sailors were "married to the sea" and vessels were the the other wife.

    Someone on my FB Fishing group posted this today...
    :D Men and fish are alike -- both get into trouble when they open their mouths.
  8. ancora 1, Aug 19, 2009
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    Great Britain in medieval times was known as the Mistress of the Seas. Shipping was very important especially during the reign of Queen Elisabeth I. So ships were taken as living beings and in Queen's honor as female !


    :D
  9. NYCAP123, Aug 19, 2009
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    It took me many painful years and cold nights to learn that. Where was your wisdom when I was young and dumb (OK dumber).:D
  10. dennismc, Aug 19, 2009
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    simple answer..........the rigging costs more than the hull ..therefore..female.
  11. NYCAP123, Aug 19, 2009
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    I know a pro at sleeping with one eye open when I hear one.:D
  12. JWY, Aug 20, 2009
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    Most latin words for boat are feminine:
    ship= navis
    boat = ratis
    yacht = celox,
    yacht = cursori (well that says a lot)

    Spanish calls a small boat feminine = la barca
    A large boat is masculine = el yate (macho stuff)

    Judy
  13. Yorksafloat, Aug 20, 2009
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    Endlessly exasperating and utterly captivating....must be female!
  14. MacMcL, Aug 20, 2009
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    Maintain and take care of them well, and they will rarely if ever let you down.
  15. NYCAP123, Aug 20, 2009
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    OK, your wife is watching. We understand.:D BTW, when was the last time anybody found a boat to fit that description. Every time I step on a boat I'm waiting for what will break down next or what fool will think that under my bow is a good place to be or what surprises the weather holds for today.