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quote:Originally posted by Maasdam:It's not even a bad name if you translated it English.(free translation) Peoples friendship. An shipsname is not stranger written in German ore Dutch (walrus) It makes such names more exotic.[ 10-25-2006: Message edited by: Maasdam ]
It's not even a bad name if you translated it English.(free translation) Peoples friendship. An shipsname is not stranger written in German ore Dutch (walrus) It makes such names more exotic.
[ 10-25-2006: Message edited by: Maasdam ]
I have nothing against names in german or other languages, but for exemple "Peace Love And Understanding" would not be a good ship name in any language...
Best regardsJepp
häßliches Schiff voll der schlecht gekleideten Touristen
.........(ugly ship full of badly dressed tourists)
quote:Originally posted by andyc:How about......häßliches Schiff voll der schlecht gekleideten Touristen(ugly ship full of badly dressed tourists)
(ugly ship full of badly dressed tourists)
That name would apply to so many ships that there would have to be a series of numbers after the name!
Rich
quote:Originally posted by VDK:Although not a true cruise but rather a cruise ferry the ship that replaced the venerable PRINCESS MARGUERITE was named "CROWN PRINCESS VICTORIA". I always though this was a horrible name.
Not as bad as her husband's: Kaiser-to-be Freddy. Or later on her son's: Kaiser-to-be Bill.
[ 10-26-2006: Message edited by: Brian_O ]
quote:Originally posted by mike sa:Another I always thought a bit dof....Dawn Princess, just never sounded right.Ectasy would have to be on the list also.Others ?
Ectasy would have to be on the list also.
Others ?
Well, having some grounding in history and literature, I found the name "Sally Albatross" pretty unfortunate, and her history seems to fit.
The most stupid cruise ship name currently must be the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDEAVOUR, they couldn't think of anything shorter could they. I also don't like Star Cruises ships' names, Megastars and Superstars...
Brgds,Aleksi
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