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Originally Posted by kraznyi_oktjabr
My opinion is that ships (and subs if marine animals and plants are all used) should be named after:
1. geographical locations (states, cities, lakes, rivers etc.)
2. significant battles
3. distinguished military personnel (Medal of Honor recipients, admirals/officers/enlisted with extraordary record etc.)
4. elements & animals
5. after concepts like Her Majesty's Royal Navy does (which I don't think fits to U.S. Navy ships)
After what they should NOT be named:
1. politicians (except if he/she also fits to any category above, having locations/animal's etc. name as first/surname not counting)
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I believe this is the best of all possible answers to naming a Naval vessel. It is my believe that naming a ship for political leverage(I did not say the USS Chavez is named for leverage)is poor. This vessel should be named USS Plymouth Rock. I don't believe their will be much upset over this name.