Ships

DO SHIPS HAVE A GENDER?

DO SHIPS HAVE A GENDER?

QUOTE

It takes an experienced man to handle HER correctly; and without a man at the helm, SHE is absolutely uncontrollable.

DO SHIPS HAVE A GENDER?

QUOTE

Love her, take good care of her, and she shall take good care of you.

Possible justifications

1) Personal relationship

2) Goddesses and mother figures play a protective role

3) Navis (Latin): feminine gender

Multiple Choice

Where was the Titanic built?

• Brighton

• Belfast

• Bath

• Cardiff

Multiple Choice

When did the Titanic embark on its maiden voyage?

• 1912

• 1890

• 1901

• 1915

Multiple Choice

Where did the maiden voyage begin?

• Plymouth

• Margate

• Aberdeen

• Southampton

Open Ended

Do you know any other notable maiden voyages?