At times, it might be difficult to decide on how to write and cite names of various objects in an essay. The confusion comes in when one doesn’t know whether the object should be treated as a proper noun.

Of interest here is writing and citing names of ships. Remember, all ships have specific names through which they are identified. Review the guidelines below and have your facts right:

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