A ship is always referred to as "she" because it costs so m… - Chester W. Nimitz

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A ship is always referred to as "she" because it costs so much to keep her in paint and powder.

Chester W. Nimitz

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Fleet Admiral Chester William Nimitz (24 February 1885 – 20 February 1966) was a fleet admiral of the United States Navy. He played a major role in the naval history of World War II as Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Fleet (CinCPac), for U.S. naval forces and Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas (CinCPOA), for U.S. and Allied air, land, and sea forces during World War II.

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Native Name: Chester William Nimitz

Alternative Names: Chester William Nimitz, Sr. • Chester Nimitz • Admiral Chester William Nimitz

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A ship is always referred to as "she" because it costs so much to keep her in paint and powder. - Chester W. Nimitz

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