How can I find a name that's not already in use?
2007-03-28 12:39:54 · 4 answers · asked by Catdaddy 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
There's not a "line in the sand" when it comes to defining the difference between a boat and a ship. Yes, typically ships are longer than 100' but the design rules consider a "small vessel" anything under 90 meters long (295 feet).
A ship is typically used for deepwater navigation - but it does not have to "go to sea" - there are plenty of oil tankers (carrying products like gasoline) that do "coast wise" runs; from one port to another along the coast. These vessels are considered ships.
Usually a ship is a vessel that is used commercially; cruise ships, tankers, container ships etc., but there are also commercial boats - like tug boats and fishing boats that are used by full time fishermen.
As far as a list of names - try Lloyd's Register; they have a large listing of registered ships the "Register of Ships."
The link below is for a site with general information (including name) of many ships. It claims to be a "World Register" but I am not sure when it was last updated.
The good news is that there are ships out there with the same name; naming a ship isn't like naming a business. Even if you choose a name that you love - only to find out that a Greek Shipping company has a bulker with the same name, you can keep the name anyway.
2007-03-29 02:09:23 · answer #1 · answered by Annie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be classified as a ship, the vessel must meet two requirements:
1) It must be capable of deep water navigation.
2) It must be able to carry smaller vessels classified as Boats
I do not believe there is a complete list of all ships in any one document, however, you can find a lot of sources by searching for "List of ship names".
Cheers!
2007-03-28 12:55:41 · answer #2 · answered by krodgibami 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Navy considers a ship a boat that is capable of crossing a sea, except for subs. The Coast Guard documents boats that are of sufficient vlume. There is a formula of length, width, depth, etc. Boats over 28 feet can qualify, with other proper measurements.
2007-03-29 03:06:21 · answer #3 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's been some years since I was in the Navy, but I think it was anything over a 100ft.
The Coast Guard should have the names of all the motor-screws registered in the State. If not them then the county clerks office or whoever handles the registration.
2007-03-28 12:46:26 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋