It's been bugging me. I haven't got a straight answer from NE1. Plz help. Thanx.
2006-12-14 13:42:50 · 4 answers · asked by The Voice Inside Your Head 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
There are several explanations for this. Some say during the early days of sailing every ship was always dedicated to some goddess, and as a result the ship was referred to as "she". Another theory is that the crew always thought the ship represented their mother and as a result treated it with a great deal of respect. In most Romance languages the ship is always referred to as "she" and it is quite possible that English sailors began to adopt this practice as well.
2006-12-14 14:09:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because ships were a great possession to have, expensive to own and maintain. Often they were named after the captain's wife or loved one. The ships would be looked upon with pride and many times the crew and captains were on the ships for years and their love became a ship. I hope this helps.
2006-12-14 13:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by Reannon L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because females used to be looked at as property.
I found these interesting bits when I did a search:
http://www.shipsoflongago.co.uk/why_is_a_ship_called_she.htm
2006-12-14 13:50:20 · answer #3 · answered by Demon Doll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they dont have penis.... therefore they are women...
2006-12-14 14:23:56 · answer #4 · answered by bugi 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋