4scourge7 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 First Sea Lord announces name of second Type 26 frigate: https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-type-26-frigate-named-hms-belfast/ Cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul E Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 What are the odds that the third will be named Cardiff. Then followed by........ London? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Must admit I was suprised since the Crusier of the same is still knocking about. I hope the next two wont be so predictable so unimaginative....but if we dont the welsh will get upset followed by the daily mail readers. How about òh Swansea and umm.....Salisbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 14 hours ago, junglierating said: Must admit I was suprised since the Crusier of the same is still knocking about. I hope the next two wont be so predictable so unimaginative....but if we dont the welsh will get upset followed by the daily mail readers. How about òh Swansea and umm.....Salisbury How about HMS Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch? That should keep them happy! Martian the Mischievous 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 12 hours ago, Martian Hale said: How about HMS Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch? That should keep them happy! Would that be a stretched Type 26? Kev 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 On 30/09/2017 at 1:21 AM, Martian Hale said: How about HMS Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch? That should keep them happy! Martian the Mischievous Need a big head for the cap-tally! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Re-naming the original ship HMS Belfast : 1938 ? God give me strength ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 The way the armed forces are going these days one of the ships should be named HMS Diversity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I suppose Warspite is out of the running then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallBlondJohn Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Its towns then. How staggeringly unoriginal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul E Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 On 08/10/2017 at 6:30 PM, TallBlondJohn said: Its towns then. How staggeringly unoriginal. We've already done that one: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235024264-hms-glasgow-1st-t26/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) I think that since the Roger Nigel is a bit rubbish at PR then town class is suitable.....connect with the public etc. Mind you the way its going there will only be two white elephants left (atm) Edited October 10, 2017 by junglierating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Next hull could be called HMS Hull, well it is the City of Culture.... Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieS Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 HMS Shetland : Paternal Grangfathedr'sbirth place HMS Hull : Mother's birthplace HMS Sunderland : Father's birthplace HMS Kingston : their son's birthplace That's it, settled then. Laurie 3 minutes ago, davecov said: Next hull could be called HMS Hull, well it is the City of Culture.... Dave Ouch Dave you just beat me to it. That really settles it then. Laurie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 On 08/10/2017 at 5:14 PM, Smudge said: I suppose Warspite is out of the running then? War? Spite? No, thank you: none of that nasty stuff. We only do nice, inclusive, non-threatening names. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 On 08/10/2017 at 6:30 PM, TallBlondJohn said: Its towns then. How staggeringly unoriginal. It called tradition - just about the only thing the Royal Navy has left. If left to the public to decide ship names we would end up with HMS Kardashian, HMS Strictly or HMS Boaty McBoatFace. Dave 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieS Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 It may be un-original but naval men liked to be associated with a town or city. When away for months it is a touch of home and also a reminder to the ports visited. Laurie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieS Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Somebody mentioned Warspite. Interested to find where things come from. here is what I found. Laurie The origins of the name are unclear, although it is probably from the Elizabethan spelling of the word 'spite' -- i.e. 'spight' -- in part embodying contempt for the Navy's enemies, but which was also the common name for the green woodpecker, suggesting the 'Warspight' would poke holes in enemy ships' (wooden) hulls 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 No HMS Boaty McBoatface then? I’ll settle for Liverpool as a suitable alternative. On a serious note, does this smack of seniority like in recycling squadron numbers, so all the ‘famous’ ones get kept in circulation? Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Maybe the type 31s will be E class....lots to choose from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 4 hours ago, davecov said: If left to the public to decide ship names we would end up with HMS Kardashian, HMS Strictly or HMS Boaty McBoatFace. Not like the splendidly martial Admiralty-selected HMS Morris Dance. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 5 hours ago, davecov said: It called tradition - just about the only thing the Royal Navy has left I must admit those responsible for the naming of the A class submarines deserve a pat on the back: some splendid names in there even if they'll mean nothing to Joe and Jill Public: Anson, Audacious, Agamemnon and, if rumour is to be believed, Ajax. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieS Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 26 minutes ago, Seahawk said: I must admit those responsible for the naming of the A class submarines deserve a pat on the back: some splendid names in there even if they'll mean nothing to Joe and Jill Public: Anson, Audacious, Agamemnon and, if rumour is to be believed, Ajax. Pity, seeing Ajax, that they missed out Achilles ? Laurie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 1 minute ago, LaurieS said: Pity, seeing Ajax, that they missed out Achilles ? In the Iliad, Ajax is a much nicer fellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Procopius said: Not like the splendidly martial Admiralty-selected HMS Morris Dance. That is excellent. HMS Fandango. I would love that cap tally. Brilliant. ( inadvertent use of HMS Brilliant and Excellent) I have utmost respect for anyone who served on convoys. However it could have been worse: Flower Class Thankful for small mercies. Edited October 10, 2017 by Smudge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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