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If you have watched any of my other videos, you have probably heard me referring to ships as "she". Today, we take a look at this quirk of language and try to work out why.

Video of the christening ceremony of HMS Queen Elizabeth
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Video of the christening ceremony of HMS Prince Of Wales
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