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Old 17th Dec 2019, 08:19
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HAS59
 
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Kuznetsov prefix

Asturias56, hello/Ciao

It doesn’t matter which language you are using; it does not alter the simple fact that the ‘carrier should not be referred to as ‘she’ if one want's to be accurate.

Keep on getting it wrong if you like, it’s up to you.
If you can’t bring yourself to get it right, then simply use the word ‘it’, which is also correct.

In the ‘English language’ ships/aircraft/other vehicles etc are indeed often called ‘she’ but language is a constantly evolving entity.
Your Milan/Milano line does not apply as it is the gender of the prefix which is under discussion, not the language used to describe it.

I have spent my entire working life passing on facts for others to use – or not.
I know that I am an irritating pedantic old bloke at times, it is simply my intention to inform.
What you do with the facts is entirely up to you.

For what it’s worth,
I watched the ‘carrier grow from a keel-block to a fully complete operational ship.
I have followed it’s time in service with interest and look forward to seeing the ship back at sea.

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