2007-07-07 06:22:19 · 6 answers · asked by stone_caster 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
In the days of sailing ships (with the tall masts, big sails, etc), the letters SS were placed on their sides to stand for SAILING SHIP, so it wouldn't be mistaken for a cargo ship, for example. When the sails became outdated, the letters referred to STEAMSHIP. Nowadays, USS refers to UNITED STATES SHIP.
2007-07-07 16:45:11 · answer #1 · answered by jan51601 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steamship
2007-07-07 07:52:16 · answer #2 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its U.S.S. it means United states ship
2007-07-07 06:35:01 · answer #3 · answered by N8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
steamship
2007-07-08 08:49:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
steam ship perhaps?
2007-07-07 06:25:34 · answer #5 · answered by Fly On The Wall 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
steamship i believe...
2007-07-07 08:29:33 · answer #6 · answered by Jen C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋