<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article has an unclear citation style . The references used may be made clearer with a different or consistent style of citation and footnoting . (December 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article has an unclear citation style . The references used may be made clearer with a different or consistent style of citation and footnoting . (December 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> The maiden voyage of a ship, aircraft or other craft is the first journey made by the craft after shakedown . A number of traditions and superstitions are associated with it . </P> <Ul> <Li> Vasa (1628) </Li> <Li> Georgiana (1863) </Li> <Li> Flach (1866) </Li> <Li> Posidonia (1940) </Li> <Li> Bismarck (1941) </Li> <Li> Dinsdale (1942) </Li> <Li> Shinano (1944) </Li> </Ul>

When does a ship's maiden voyage occur