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Teo



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 21, 2005 9:49 pm    Post subject: in a small boat / on a ship Reply with quote
We can say in a small boat. But is it possible to say on a small boat?

What's the difference between in a ship and on a ship?

Thank you very much for your reply.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 7:08 am    Post subject: Re: in a small boat / on a ship Reply with quote
Teo wrote:
We can say in a small boat. But is it possible to say on a small boat?

What's the difference between in a ship and on a ship?

Thank you very much for your reply.


Hello, Teo.

Yes, it's possible.

We usually say, "On a ship." I learned when I was in the U.S. Navy that a boat can be carried "on" a ship. People "board" a ship. They are then "on board."
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