Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, April 18, 2010 - 09:12 AM UTC
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They have stuck with the naming on its DD/DDG's, famous Naval/Marine people. Then since the SSBN is teh new battleship, they did stick to States, but now the new SSN's are being named for states.
Cruisers used to named for cities, but now are named for battles.
Now carriers are being named for Presidents and other notable Persons in Naval history, Stennis and Vinson.
I too would love to see the old names brought back for the CVN79 class, Hornet, Wasp, Lexington, Saratoga, America, Intrepid. When the Enterprise is retired I hope the NAvy does name a new ship for her. Enterprise has been a US naval ship for so many years it would be a shame to have no Big E in our Navy.
Maybe our Navy could offically retire names, much like sports teams do with players numbers. Just a thought.
Do you think the Enterprise would be preserved once it's decommissioned and maybe used as a museum?
Im sure I was born on the wrong side of the Atlantic. Anyone want to adopt? Haha
Des
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New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 02:37 AM UTC
Hi Des!
From my side of the pond, I always thought UK/England had the best ship names, historically.... anyways, here in the US, preservation of ships as museums is a VERY expensive proposition, and several "classic" ships have failed to be turned into museums due to lack of funds. New York City has the Intrepid, a must see for all military history enthusiasts (and modelers!).
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/
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Washington, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 03:53 AM UTC
Sadly, Rickover was right: "Fish don't vote".
Used to be that Battleships were named after states (usually the home states of important members of the appropriations committee or the naval affairs committee). Cruisers were named after cities (again check for powerful politicians). I suspect the same logic now applies to naming submarines.
I don’t see the value in naming ships after living people. Let time sort out their legacy before we embarrass ourselves. Stick with the historical names.
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California, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 06:20 AM UTC
I remember a few years back where they asked one of the big wigs about naming a carrie Enterprise once the current one retires. His reply was, "Their will always be an ENTERPRISE in the U.S.Navy." Does that mean another carrier ? Dont know, but that name has been around the longest with a great history it would be a shame to put leave her out. Personally, the YORKTOWN the LADY LEX (LEXINGTON) would also be a welcome name.
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South Carolina, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 06:39 AM UTC
My name choices would be:
1. Lexington
2. United States
3. Yorktown
4. America
5. Enterprise
The new LCS 2 USS Independence used her name.
I have always loved seeing the USS John Hancock in Charleston, SC with the name welded to match his signature on the stern.
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