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Is there a word for...
when the Queen goes to some shipyard to launch a battle cruiser or frigate or somesuch and she says 'God bless this ship and all who sail in her' and then they sling a jeroboam of Möet at the Hull and watches as she (the boat) slides slowly backwards into the water for her maiden voyage...
is there a specific word for this ceremony or any part of it? and where does it originate or does anyone know any folk history and ritual significance to it ?
ta very muchly for all answers/comedy gold/0 replies