The WLBB-30 is the United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Mackinaw. The WLBB portion indicates the type of ship, in this case a Great Lakes Icebreaker, and the 30 is the unique hull number assigned the ship. Due to the Mackinaw's unique mission as an icebreaker and buoy tender, it has a unique classification based on WLB Seagoing Buoy Tenders and the additional B for its icebreaking capability.
it could stand for either steam ship or either sail ship.
This is what those terms stand for. SS stands for Steam Ship. USS stand for United State Ship. And HMS stands for His or Her Majesty's Ship.
Her Majesty
Motor Ship (nautical vessel designation; also see SS for steam ship)
United States Ship
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it could stand for either steam ship or either sail ship.
This is what those terms stand for. SS stands for Steam Ship. USS stand for United State Ship. And HMS stands for His or Her Majesty's Ship.
twin screw motor ship
Training Ship
USS - United States Ship
Her Majesty's Ship or His Majesty's Ship (depending on the monarch at the time)
Her aircraft could not contact the USCG ship at Howland Island and receive final guidance. It is thought they ran out of fuel and landed in the sea or a remote island.
If your talking about ship names then it would be either HIS Majesty's Ship or HER Majesty's Ship
motor tanker
landing ship tank
Motor Yacht