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Officer

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Cats were often mascots on navy ships during WWII. They kept the rodent population down and improved morale for the crew.

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TIL that Félicette, the only cat to survive a spaceflight, was honored in 2019 with a memorial at France's International Space University.

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Ship’s Cat, GlaDos peering out the portlight aboard Mayflower!

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Domestic Cats Swim in Open Sea to Safety

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Cat Lost At Sea Found On Island Sanctuary (NZ)

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Ship's Cat Hears for Deaf Sailor

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Mrs. Chippy: Antarctic Explorer

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TIL that polydactyly (having many fingers) in cats was seen by sailors as advantageous for catching mice aboard ships. Consequently there is a high proportion of these cats in sea port areas such as Boston, Nova Scotia and Great Britain.

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Spaceship cat

This is Bailey Boat Cat, while technically not a ShipCat, I'll allow it.

If you have any info about Saipan this is the place!

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Anybody have links about "Saipan", Ship Cat of the USS New Mexico?

Here's a whole bunch of pictures of some really great Ship Cats! courtesy of the US Naval Institute.

The Ship's Cat by Richard Adams. An illustrated children's book about a heroic ship cat.

Kicia and her kittens on ORP Burza

Almost 300 subscribers already! That is so great! Let’s find some photos that honor these legendary companions/exterminators!

Simon the Badass Ship Cat

Convoy, the ship’s cat of HMS Hermione, in his hammock.

The Legend: Unsinkable Sam

World of Warships - Head Over Keels: Unsinkable Sam

Unsinkable sam comic!

How droll

Ship cat pics!!! Meow

Check out his ship cat!

Special relationships between sailors and cats

All about Ship Cats

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Ship Cats

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