Why do ships still use s.s. on them ?

Question

Why do ships still use s.s. on them ?

Answer 1

S.S. = steam ship

Answer 2

s/s is a steam ship, m/v is a motor driven vessel other than steam, and s/v is a sailing vessel.

SS in naval parlance is a Submersible Ship; SS being any military submarine, SSN being a nuclear powered submarine and SSBN being a nuclear powered ballistic-missile submarine.  Nuclear powered submarines are also technically steam ships, but that's not why they're called "SS".

Answer 3

what do you want them to use A.A

Answer 4

In the old days it stood for Steam ship. Now a days it means Sailing ship so as not to be confused with cargo ships which is why they put it on there in the first place. USS means United States Ship. Hope this helps!!

Answer 5

SS has numerous meanings.  For example, I was on the USS Corry.  USS meant United States Ship

In England, they use HMS - Her Majesties Ship

S.S. stood for Steam Ship and Sailing Ship with merchant and civilian ships.