boat christening
Ship's inaugural ceremony
Boat christening is the ceremony of naming and blessing a new vessel, traditionally performed by breaking a bottle of champagne against the hull.
The ritual marks a boat's official entry into service and is considered good luck: She was honored to perform the boat christening.
Superstition holds that skipping the christening invites misfortune at sea.
- launchSet into motion
- ship launchingSending new vessel seaward
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
- bottleContainer for liquids
- hullOuter covering or frame
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boat christeningdecommissioning
Withdrawing from active service
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