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Q: Ships ( Answered 4 out of 5 stars,   2 Comments )
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Subject: Ships
Category: Arts and Entertainment > Books and Literature
Asked by: charlesjohnson-ga
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Posted: 27 Nov 2003 07:04 PST
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Question ID: 281125
What does the S. S. stand for in the front of a ship's name?
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Subject: Re: Ships
Answered By: revbrenda1st-ga on 27 Nov 2003 08:04 PST
Rated:4 out of 5 stars
 
Good morning, charlesjohnson,

S.S. or SS is an acronym for the word 'Steamship.' 

This can be confirmed at:

Acronyms starting with S
http://www.worldcargoalliance.com/Library/globaldata/Acronyms/s.htm
"SS: Steamship; steam powered ship (Steam driven turbines)"

and

Abbreviations & Acronyms
http://www.seafreightcouncils.com.au/abbacron.htm#S
"SS		Steam Ship"

I hope this satisfies your curiosity.

Thanks,
 
revbrenda1st-ga


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charlesjohnson-ga rated this answer:4 out of 5 stars
excellent info

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Subject: Re: Ships
From: kemlo-ga on 27 Nov 2003 13:08 PST
 
The Titanic was an R.M.S.  
Royal Mail Ship
Subject: Re: Ships
From: charlesjohnson-ga on 04 Dec 2003 08:16 PST
 
Excellent Info

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