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Is a U-boat a 'he', 'she' or 'it'?
Posted by: cloneWolf ()
Date: March 19, 2019 01:13PM

Hi All,

I have noticed that this site always refers to a U-boat as an 'it'. Is there a reason for this? It was my understanding that, at least in the English language, a ship is referred to as a 'she'. Or, is there different naming conventions for u-boats/submarines in general?

Thanks!

cloneWolf

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Is a U-boat a 'he', 'she' or 'it'? cloneWolf 03/19/2019 01:13PM
Re: Is a U-boat a 'he', 'she' or 'it'? Nanqiang 04/17/2019 09:43AM
Re: Is a U-boat a 'he', 'she' or 'it'? Nanqiang 04/17/2019 10:17AM
Re: Is a U-boat a 'he', 'she' or 'it'? Matthias Löhr 04/17/2019 03:44PM
Re: Is a U-boat a 'he', 'she' or 'it'? JOHN Lenz 06/07/2019 01:15AM
Re: Is a U-boat a 'he', 'she' or 'it'? Matthias 06/07/2019 08:56AM
Re: Is a U-boat a 'he', 'she' or 'it'? JOHN Lenz 06/16/2019 11:33PM


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