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The practice, called christening, isn't performed when a ship is commissioned; it's performed when the ship is first launched from land to water.

The practice goes back thousands of years. It is considered a form of baptism of sorts, and though other liquids have been used over time, the liquid of choice is typically wine or sparkling wine (champagne). In some instances in the past, whiskey has also been used.

There is great superstition that follows a ship that is not properly christened, and sailors are a very superstitious group. It is no secret that vessels that have been improperly christened have had bad luck or serious problems during their history, far more than normal.

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