09-01-09, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mapuc
I know that the carrier got their name from your president that have been elected. e.g: USS George H.W Bush (CVN-77)
USS NIMITZ, is what I know, the only carrier, that hasn't got a name from an early president
I know that your Battleships used to get name from your states
e.g: USS Massachusetts, USS Colorado
What is the rules when it comes to (heavy)cruises, Destroyers a.s.o
Markus
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A fairly long read but it answers your questions and comes from the source: http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq63-1.htm
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