Maritime terminology

What does RSS stand for on a ship? From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Read more on en.wikipedia.org The practice of naming a boat is an old one that dates back many years. Every boat is thought to have a unique personality and character, therefore by giving it a name, it joins the family. Boat names … Read more

What does SS mean on a ship? screw steamer Usage. Historically, prefixes for civilian vessels often identified the vessel’s mode of propulsion, such as, “”SS”” (screw steamer), “”MV”” (motor vessel), or “”PS”” (paddle steamer). Alternatively, they might have reflected a vessel’s purpose, e.g. “”RMS”” (royal mail ship), or “”RV”” (research vessel). Read more on en.wikipedia.org … Read more