zaterdag 1 augustus 2009

Why is a ship called "she"?

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

- it is not the initial expense that breaks you, it is the upkeep

- 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 uncontrollable

- she shows her topsides, hides her bottom and when coming
into port, always heads for the buoys.

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