Why is a ship called “she” ?

• A ship is called a ‘she’ because there is always a great deal of bustle around her;
• there is usually a gang of men about;
• she has a waist and stays;
• it takes a lot of paint to keep her good looking;
• it is not the initial expense that breaks you, it is the upkeep;
• she can be all decked out;
• it takes an experienced man to handle her correctly;
• and without a man at the helm, she is absolutely uncontrollable.
• She shows her topsides, hides her bottom and, when coming into port, always heads for the buoys.

• 🚺Misogyny