SOUNDBITES — “Use ‘she’ to refer to countries or ships only when they are female, like Brazil or anything owned by Richard Branson.” —Fake AP Stylebook, offering a refreshing take on gender and the sea
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That Bitch Tea Delgado
I’ve often wondered, if the ship is named after a man, such as the Nimitz or the Edmund Fitzgerald, is it referred to as a “he” or a “she”?
Ted B. (Charging Rhino)
Traditionally, English speakers use “she” even for masculine-named ships…even warships. The Germans use the masculine for warships.
Mike
Initially I read this and thought it was about Partner’s .. and when to use he/she when referring to your partner in a work situation.
Just goes to show that on Sunday mornings I need to have more coffee than usual to get the brain running.