correct term describing the action of sending a brand-new ship out into its first seafaring trip
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correct term describing the action of sending a brand-new ship out into its first seafaring trip
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What's the correct term in English describing the action of sending a brand-new ship out for its first voyage? For example, if the ship's name is "Elisa" then t would be something like:
Finally, "Elisa" was ____________ yesterday. Her first point of
destination is Calcutta.
1) lowered on water
2) let to sail
3) launched for sailing
4) ?
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What's the correct term in English describing the action of sending a brand-new ship out for its first voyage? For example, if the ship's name is "Elisa" then t would be something like:
Finally, "Elisa" was ____________ yesterday. Her first point of
destination is Calcutta.
1) lowered on water
2) let to sail
3) launched for sailing
4) ?
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What's the correct term in English describing the action of sending a brand-new ship out for its first voyage? For example, if the ship's name is "Elisa" then t would be something like:
Finally, "Elisa" was ____________ yesterday. Her first point of
destination is Calcutta.
1) lowered on water
2) let to sail
3) launched for sailing
4) ?
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asked 9 hours ago
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What's the correct term in English describing the action of sending a brand-new ship out for its first voyage? For example, if the ship's name is "Elisa" then t would be something like:
Finally, "Elisa" was ____________ yesterday. Her first point of
destination is Calcutta.
1) lowered on water
2) let to sail
3) launched for sailing
4) ?
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There are three distinct concepts:
- A ship is launched. At this point the ship is named and the hull enters the water, however the ship is not yet complete, a great deal of work remains.
- A ship is commissioned. This usually applies to Naval vessels. Prior to this, the hull is fitted out and sea trials are carried out. When the ship is commissioned, it is designated ready for service and the crew formally join the ship.
- The ship sets off on its first voyage, the maiden voyage
Yesterday, the Elisa set sail on her maiden voyage, her first port of call will be Calcutta.
See this explanation of commissioning
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Set sail is still used though sails are no longer set in modern ships, alas. [just a remark, not a criticism. The usage is right.]
– Lambie
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Launched is the only one of the given choices that sounds at all fluent. But it doesn't imply this is the boat's first voyage. You launch your boat every time you move it from land to water. For some boats, like small ones used for fishing on a lake or river, that could be every time you use the boat.
The most common idiom used to talk about a boat's first voyage is to call it the boat's maiden voyage.
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There are three distinct concepts:
- A ship is launched. At this point the ship is named and the hull enters the water, however the ship is not yet complete, a great deal of work remains.
- A ship is commissioned. This usually applies to Naval vessels. Prior to this, the hull is fitted out and sea trials are carried out. When the ship is commissioned, it is designated ready for service and the crew formally join the ship.
- The ship sets off on its first voyage, the maiden voyage
Yesterday, the Elisa set sail on her maiden voyage, her first port of call will be Calcutta.
See this explanation of commissioning
edited 7 hours ago
Lambie
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answered 8 hours ago
djnadjna
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Set sail is still used though sails are no longer set in modern ships, alas. [just a remark, not a criticism. The usage is right.]
– Lambie
7 hours ago
add a comment |
There are three distinct concepts:
- A ship is launched. At this point the ship is named and the hull enters the water, however the ship is not yet complete, a great deal of work remains.
- A ship is commissioned. This usually applies to Naval vessels. Prior to this, the hull is fitted out and sea trials are carried out. When the ship is commissioned, it is designated ready for service and the crew formally join the ship.
- The ship sets off on its first voyage, the maiden voyage
Yesterday, the Elisa set sail on her maiden voyage, her first port of call will be Calcutta.
See this explanation of commissioning
edited 7 hours ago
Lambie
19.1k1643
answered 8 hours ago
djnadjna
5,920815
Set sail is still used though sails are no longer set in modern ships, alas. [just a remark, not a criticism. The usage is right.]
– Lambie
7 hours ago
add a comment |
There are three distinct concepts:
- A ship is launched. At this point the ship is named and the hull enters the water, however the ship is not yet complete, a great deal of work remains.
- A ship is commissioned. This usually applies to Naval vessels. Prior to this, the hull is fitted out and sea trials are carried out. When the ship is commissioned, it is designated ready for service and the crew formally join the ship.
- The ship sets off on its first voyage, the maiden voyage
Yesterday, the Elisa set sail on her maiden voyage, her first port of call will be Calcutta.
See this explanation of commissioning
edited 7 hours ago
Lambie
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answered 8 hours ago
djnadjna
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There are three distinct concepts:
- A ship is launched. At this point the ship is named and the hull enters the water, however the ship is not yet complete, a great deal of work remains.
- A ship is commissioned. This usually applies to Naval vessels. Prior to this, the hull is fitted out and sea trials are carried out. When the ship is commissioned, it is designated ready for service and the crew formally join the ship.
- The ship sets off on its first voyage, the maiden voyage
Yesterday, the Elisa set sail on her maiden voyage, her first port of call will be Calcutta.
See this explanation of commissioning
edited 7 hours ago
Lambie
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answered 8 hours ago
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Set sail is still used though sails are no longer set in modern ships, alas. [just a remark, not a criticism. The usage is right.]
– Lambie
7 hours ago
add a comment |
Set sail is still used though sails are no longer set in modern ships, alas. [just a remark, not a criticism. The usage is right.]
– Lambie
7 hours ago
Set sail is still used though sails are no longer set in modern ships, alas. [just a remark, not a criticism. The usage is right.]
– Lambie
7 hours ago
Set sail is still used though sails are no longer set in modern ships, alas. [just a remark, not a criticism. The usage is right.]
– Lambie
7 hours ago
add a comment |
Launched is the only one of the given choices that sounds at all fluent. But it doesn't imply this is the boat's first voyage. You launch your boat every time you move it from land to water. For some boats, like small ones used for fishing on a lake or river, that could be every time you use the boat.
The most common idiom used to talk about a boat's first voyage is to call it the boat's maiden voyage.
answered 8 hours ago
The PhotonThe Photon
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Launched is the only one of the given choices that sounds at all fluent. But it doesn't imply this is the boat's first voyage. You launch your boat every time you move it from land to water. For some boats, like small ones used for fishing on a lake or river, that could be every time you use the boat.
The most common idiom used to talk about a boat's first voyage is to call it the boat's maiden voyage.
answered 8 hours ago
The PhotonThe Photon
6,46411115
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Launched is the only one of the given choices that sounds at all fluent. But it doesn't imply this is the boat's first voyage. You launch your boat every time you move it from land to water. For some boats, like small ones used for fishing on a lake or river, that could be every time you use the boat.
The most common idiom used to talk about a boat's first voyage is to call it the boat's maiden voyage.
answered 8 hours ago
The PhotonThe Photon
6,46411115
Launched is the only one of the given choices that sounds at all fluent. But it doesn't imply this is the boat's first voyage. You launch your boat every time you move it from land to water. For some boats, like small ones used for fishing on a lake or river, that could be every time you use the boat.
The most common idiom used to talk about a boat's first voyage is to call it the boat's maiden voyage.
answered 8 hours ago
The PhotonThe Photon
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answered 8 hours ago
The PhotonThe Photon
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The PhotonThe Photon
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