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Large passenger ships are called "liners" because they operate on fixed routes and schedules, much like a train or bus line. The term originates from the word "line," referring to the established sea routes these vessels follow. Liners were historically designed for regular transportation of passengers and cargo across oceans, emphasizing reliability and consistent service.
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Are there any passenger liners from the UK to Australia?
Yes. Most of them are cruise ships.
How are the titanic and the lusitania alike?
Both ships were large passenger liners, both sank in the 1910s, and both sinkings resulted in large losses of life.
What are a large passenger boat is called?
A large passenger boat is commonly referred to as a cruise ship. These vessels are designed to carry a significant number of passengers and offer various amenities and entertainment options. Cruise ships typically travel to multiple destinations, providing vacation experiences on the water. Other terms for large passenger boats include ferries and ocean liners, depending on their specific functions and routes.
What has the author Alan L Cary written?
Alan L. Cary has written: 'Famous liners and their stories' -- subject(s): Ocean liners, Passenger ships, Registers, Steamboats
Why do sailors call their ships she?
The reason is really unknown, although people call large passenger liners both 'ships'and 'she' and they call liners with only crew 'boats' and 'he'. Boats are always "she" It's just the way of life. Also, they're calling us women fat.
Steamers tankers and liners are type of what?
they are all ships tankers are shooters i think and stemers are ships run on steam and liners are big long ships
What ships were owned by Ocean Steamship Company?
The Ocean Steamship Company owned many types of ships. Some of them were iron ships, wood schooners, iron steamers, wood brigantines, passenger liners and a wood?æbarquentine.?æ?æ
What do you call a ships staircase?
Ladder: On shipboard, all stairs are called "ladders," except for literal staircases aboard passenger liners. Most "stairs" on a ship are narrow and nearly vertical, hence the name. From the Anglo-Saxon hiaeder, meaning ladder.
What is a ships staircase called?
Ladder: On shipboard, all stairs are called "ladders," except for literal staircases aboard passenger liners. Most "stairs" on a ship are narrow and nearly vertical, hence the name. From the Anglo-Saxon hiaeder, meaning ladder.[Source: http://www.desertanchor.com/glossary.htm]
Are there any ocean liners still in operation and if there are what are they?
There are many ocean liners in operation. Google "cruise ships."
What is a large group of ships called?
a Fleet
In the renaissance what is a large fleet of ships called?
It is called an "Armada"...
