Sharpie facts for kids
Sharpie, Sharpy, or Sharpey is a word that can refer to many different things! It's like a name that several unique items, people, or even animals share. Let's explore some of the interesting meanings behind this word.
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Boats
Some types of boats are known as Sharpies. A Sharpie sailboat is a kind of boat that is long and narrow. It has a flat bottom, which makes it great for sailing in shallow waters. These boats were first used for fishing and oyster dredging, especially along the coast of North America. They are known for being simple to build and efficient to sail.
- Sharpie (boat), a type of long, narrow sailboat
- 12 m2 Sharpie, a small, vintage, former Olympic sailboat
People
The name Sharpie or Sharpy can also be a nickname or a last name for several notable individuals.
- Sharpie, a member of Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice
- Sharpies (Australian subculture), members of certain Australian youth gangs in the 1960s and 1970s
- William Sharpey (1802–1880), Scottish anatomist and physiologist called the "father of British physiology"
- Thomas J. Sharpy, United States Air Force lieutenant general, commander of the Eighteenth Air Force in 2015
- Sharpy or Sharpie, nickname of Patrick Sharp (born 1981), Canadian retired ice hockey player
- Sharpy, nickname of Will Sharp (born 1986), Nigerian rugby league footballer
Other uses
Beyond boats and people, the word Sharpie or Sharpy has a few other interesting meanings. For instance, in the history of trains, "Sharpie" was a nickname for certain steam locomotives. These powerful engines were built by a company called Sharp Brothers. They played an important role in the early days of rail transport, helping to move goods and people across distances.
- Sharpie (marker), a brand of markers, particularly permanent markers
- Sharp-shinned hawk, a bird sometimes referred to as a "sharpie"
- Sharpy, a character in The Bluffers, a Dutch children's cartoon series
- Sharpie, a nickname for steam locomotives manufactured by Sharp Brothers - see History of rail transport#Further developments
