Another tradition is to consider ships as female, referring to them as 'she'. Although it may sound strange referring to an inanimate object as 'she', this tradition relates to the idea of a female figure such as a mother or goddess guiding and protecting a ship and crew.

Are all ship names female?

Naming a sea vessel is an important tradition before the inaugural launch of the ship. The majority of vessels are named after important female figures, either historical or personal, with the names often including important women in the captain's life.

Why are cars and ships referred to as she?

The tendency to use female names and pronouns to refer to nonliving things such as ships and cars is an example of personification, giving human characteristics to nonhuman things.