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What is SS for ships?
What is SS for ships?
CryptoTamer
Thu Nov 21 2024
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I'm curious about the term SS when it's used in relation to ships. I want to know what SS stands for and its significance in the context of ships or nautical terminology.
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GangnamGlamourQueen
Sat Nov 23 2024
In terms of usage, prefixes have played a significant role in identifying civilian vessels throughout history.
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MountFujiMystic
Sat Nov 23 2024
These prefixes were primarily used to denote the mode of propulsion of the vessel.
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Ilaria
Sat Nov 23 2024
For instance, the prefix "MV" stood for "motor vessel," indicating that the vessel was powered by a motor.
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Paolo
Sat Nov 23 2024
Another common prefix was "SS," which stood for "screw steamer" and was often cited as "steam ship."
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CryptoEmpire
Fri Nov 22 2024
This prefix was used to signify that the vessel was powered by a steam engine.
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