For example SS {name of ship}
2007-02-21 03:01:19 · 10 answers · asked by cat 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
Designates the manner in which the vessel is propelled.
SS = Steam Ship - Water boiler driving steam engines
M/V = Motor Vessel - Diesel or gasoline engine
S/V = Sailing Vessel - Figure it out
2007-02-21 04:35:49 · answer #1 · answered by Bob G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Like the SS Minnow! lol No, really, it did used to stand for steam ship. Years ago when they used steam engines to power the boats.
2007-02-21 13:54:37 · answer #2 · answered by knownothing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I stands for Steam Ship.
2007-02-22 08:36:08 · answer #3 · answered by Studly Jim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
john is incorrect, however i wonder who gave thumbs down to all those who answered steam ship, because that is the correct answer.
in the early 1900's that's what the SS stood for, later on it changed to m/v for motor vessel, now a days, ss also stands for submersible ship,(submarine, powered by diesel), nuclear subs are labeled, SSN.
2007-02-21 10:49:17 · answer #4 · answered by sevenout7 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is an abbreviation for Steam Ship..all modern ships are steam ships, a boiler creates steam which then turns the steam engine. Steam engines can operate off wood, coal, fuel oil or even nuclear...hope this helps you :)
2007-02-21 05:18:43 · answer #5 · answered by johnkmayer 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It stands for Steam Ship. That is how they were originally powered.
2007-02-21 03:11:03 · answer #6 · answered by Michael's M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it stands for sailing ship...I think USS stands for United States Ship...
2007-02-21 03:09:22 · answer #7 · answered by jasohn1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
On my boat it stands for Steady Spending. BOAT = Break Out Another Thousand
2007-02-21 04:15:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-24 21:59:40 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-04-26 16:58:18 · answer #10 · answered by Debra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋