There were a few ships named Hood in history;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Hood_%281891%29
Image this older Hood still go after Bismarck by order of Royal Navy, even second-rate sail ship of the line with cannonball guns. Picture a captain with sword standing on front bow taking charge against Bismarck. Royal Navy deserves being mocked now and then for ordering Hood to go after Bismarck. I don't know if they will make another Hood, but I think they want to retire the name in honor.