It could have been worse than "Duncan"

[Letum]

The following is something posted elsewhere on the internet by a friend at battle-fields.com.

The following is a result of a conversation a colleague and I had about the latest Type 45 Destroyer to begin build, HMS Duncan. Quote:
We were discussing the new type 45 Destroyer, Duncan, and thought the name lacked punch. Following a quick look at the historical list, I think we should count our blessings.

There are some real classics there:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Blonde

The less than bunch:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Bluebell
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Geranium
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Marigold
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Dainty

The positively camp:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Doris
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Flirt
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Tiptoe
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Frolic
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Spanker
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Nancy

The just downright odd:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Badger
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Biter
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Arrogant
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Pickle
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Trump

HMS Haddock is listed but does not merit its own page

The very intriguing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Happy_Entrance

Again, no individual Wikipedia page for it but the winner is… the rather sore sounding HMS C**kchafer

[Oberon]

:rotfl:

Ah, the Flower class corvettes, could roll on wet grass...but oh dear...the names did not inspire fear in the Ubootewaffe I should think...

[Letum]

Originally Posted by Oberon

:rotfl:

Ah, the Flower class corvettes, could roll on wet grass...but oh dear...the names did not inspire fear in the Ubootewaffe I should think...

First think I did was wiki the flowers, but I don't think any of the above ships are flower class.

[Oberon]

Originally Posted by Letum

First think I did was wiki the flowers, but I don't think any of the above ships are flower class.

Bluebell, Geranium, and Marigold were.

[Letum]

Originally Posted by Oberon

Bluebell, Geranium, and Marigold were.

Ah, quite right.
The list of Flowers I found must have been incomplete.

[antikristuseke]

HMS Co*kchafer?
Thats the best name ever.

[Blacklight]

Okay.. for the next naval sim with drivable British ships I am undecided wether I want to be the Captain of The Pickle or The Spanker. Each of those ships appeal to me in some way for some reason.
:rotfl:

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Letum

Again, no individual Wikipedia page for it but the winner is… the rather sore sounding HMS C**kchafer

No individual page, but it is here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insect_class_gunboat

Number 4 on the list.

I've always loved the Insect-class gunboats.

[Kapitan_Phillips]

Originally Posted by Blacklight

Okay.. for the next naval sim with drivable British ships I am undecided wether I want to be the Captain of The Pickle or The Spanker. Each of those ships appeal to me in some way for some reason.
:rotfl:

I call Spanker. Well. That was a given, wasnt it. :p