Only a complete ignoramus would call a ship a mechanical device.
People live on her, take care of her, entrust their lives to her and sometimes they owe their lives to her. Then she stops being a mechanical device.
The only warship I've been on so far is Hornet. I know it sounds wierd but even now she looks so strong and she gives off an air that makes it feel like if we needed her, she would fight for us again.
Star Trek AND Azur Lane in one? The gods have blessed me! Lady Enty lives on to see the 25th Century!