We always italicize the names of ocean-going ships.
Titanic
USS Arizona
We italicize the names of works of visual art.
Starry Night by Van Gogh
The Thinker by Rodin
We also italicize major musical compositions.
The William Tell Overture by Rossini
Eroica by Beethoven
Be sure to use italics when you write the names of ships, the names of visual works of art, and the names of musical compositions.
▶It’s your turn. Find the words in this sentence that should be italicized. When my grandfather was in the navy, he served on the USS Missouri. Did you find the name of the ship? Good for you!