All of which is interesting enough for fans of the series, but the inspiration for the ship's name is perhaps the most interesting tidbit about the great S.S. Minnow. Read more: /Film's Top 100 ...

The S.S. Minnow from Gilligan's Island is as famous as its first mate, and there's an interesting story behind the doomed ship's name. Younger viewers may best know Gilligan's Island because of ...