Why do ships have godmothers?

What is a ship godmother? A ship godmother is a civilian (typically a woman) who is invited to sponsor a new ship. They usually include royalty and celebrities. It’s believed that feminine energy brings good luck and protection for future sailings. What’s the history of godmothers? Superstition, religion, and rituals have long been ancient naval traditions. As long as there have been ships, there have been blessing ceremonies. Dating back thousands of years, the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans all blessed their ships to keep the seaman safe during their voyages. Today’s naming ceremonies typically involve the godmother cracking a bottle of champagne against the ship’s bow to bring good luck. What are the duties of being a ship godmother? They will lend their good name to the vessel They must attend the ship’s ceremonial ship launch and naming ceremony They bless and officially name the ship Originally, they would crack a bottle of champagne on the hull to bring good luck