Just finishing up some late morning computer work and though I'd post something a little different. I will be politically correct and apologize in advance to some who may be offended. I'm sure this could have been composed a century or two ago and in those days, illustrates how clever english was so readily accepted as true to being.
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 absoulutely uncontrollable.
She shows her topsides, hides her bottom and , when coming into port, always heads for the buoys.
Now, why did they used to name all typhoons and hurricanes after women? Well I'm sure that is a whole other story.
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