A ship is always referred to as "she" because it costs so much to keep her in paint and powder.


Remarks to the Society of Sponsors, U.S. Navy, 13 February 1940

Chester W. Nimitz Quotes

A ship is always referred to as she because it costs so much to keep her in paint and powder.

A ship is always referred to as she because it costs so much to keep her in paint and powder.

A ship is always referred to as she because it costs so much to keep her in paint and powder.

A ship is always referred to as she because it costs so much to keep her in paint and powder.