Type 31 Frigate names

[FG86]

Always a good subject to get the computer keys tapping. In your humble opinion I think the class of 5 type 31 frigates should be named Amazon, Antalope, Ardent, Alacrity and Arrow. Reason being; the names are not political or contentious, much like the previous Amazon class, these ships will be a more general frigate. Antelope and Ardent would be a long over due nod to the previous gallant vessels.

[Apple82]

Yes indeed. Those are a very good choice, for the reasons you stated.

[Engine Serang]

I feel Lord West has trod on too many toes for this venial government to give, even an oblique, recognition to any operation he was involved in.
Their Lordships will have a fight on their hands if they propose such names.

[Nick74]

I would agree on the “Amazon” names being revived, if it puts a few noses out of joint, so be it.
It is amazing how being made a Lord suddenly has a new perspective on things. Shame on them!
At times, being PC can have an unwelcome boomerang effect.
Naming of armed vessels, I hesitate to use the word ‘warship’, should follow a route of tradition, rather than being anaemic in case of upsetting violent rioters, who show little or no respect for nationhood.

[Dartskipper]

Naming of HM's vessels really shouldn't be decided by politicians or unelected placemen. Most of them seem hell bent on erasing our traditions.

[FG86]

In recent years there has been an element if traditional names however they, the naming committee, seem to sprinkle a few new names amongst the traditional ones. Case in point were the Tides ; Tidespring, Tideflow and Tidesurge are traditional yet Tideforce is new.

[Nick74]

They also, seem to be working through the alphabet, A Class submarines, B Class Type 22s, also Batch 3 C Class).
The thought of ending up, through public subscription with a Naval “Boaty Mc.....”
The MoD (N) should be helped with historical, suitable, names. Ca Class? Leander(Greek Heroes) Class. Or vessels that have been iterated at least say, 5 times.
Or an Admiral Class? Hood, Blake, Benbow, somepeople might even learn something!

[Engine Serang]

Admiral Benbow is a pub.

[Nick74]

Originally Posted by Engine Serang

Admiral Benbow is a pub.

Now that would be an interesting Class!

[Nick74]

Originally Posted by Engine Serang

Admiral Benbow is a pub.

Pub named after Admiral John Benbow, who fought in several battles between 1690 and 1710.
I think the Admiral Benbow was a pub in Treasure Island(?) as well as in Plymouth.

[Engine Serang]

There was only one battle in 1690, believe me.
And we're still fighting it.

[Varley]

Nick.
HMS Leather Bottle?
I wonder if HMS The Queen's Head would be rudely pruned to HMS Head?
I hope we do not get to follow the practice of the Russian owner who parked a ghastly looking thing with the name of 'A' (Sailing Yacht A) off Onchan head for a couple of days this week. Or, if we do, reserve it for those craft that look like a salvaged second Titanic with the broken-off back end missing. Structure unrepaired except for the paint job and addition of three telegraph poles.