Nice Names for the Navy
Anon
Genre: | Essay, Drollery |
Subjects: | Military Technology, Steamships, Nomenclature |
Given the tendency of British warships to be wrecked or otherwise meet with an accident, suggests that ship names such as 'Vigilant' and 'Thunderer' should be changed to 'Somnolent' and 'Blunderer'. Similarly, suggests names that reflect the disappointing tardiness and unreliability of the vessels. | |
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