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How many British Royal Navy ships have born the name Resolution?
No less than 12 ships have been named HMS Resolution in the Royal Navy. It has been a long tradition to name ships after famous previous ships. The final Resolution was a nuclear submarine.
Was there any navy ships named after the Boleyn girls?
It does not appear that any Navy ships have been named after the Boleyn girls. Apparently there are only a few Navy ships named after women because most of the time the ships are named after people that have served in the government.
Was royal air force officially named as Pakistan air force?
The British Royal Air Force has NEVER been named "Pakistan air force" - and Pakistan has never had a Royal Air Force.
What was HMS Ark Royal originally going to be called?
There have been 5 ships in the Royal Navy with that name. All of them, except the first, had been given the name Ark Royal at their first commissioning. The first Ark Royal was originally the Ark Raleigh, built in 1587.
How did gabriola island get its name?
Gabriola Island is believed to have been named after Royal Navy captain and explorer, Broughton, who named it for his ship, the HMS "Gabriola."
How many sails and masts did the Alexander have?
There have been seven ships of the Royal Navy by that name. Please pick one out by years in service for identification.
What are likely names for the new royal baby?
Kate Middleton and Prince William's royal baby has been named George Alexander Louis and will officially be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.
How are new US ships named now?
The same way they've always been, utilizing a long history of Naval tradition. Different ships are named for people, places, battles, fish, previous ships, etc. It depends on the class and size of ship or submarine, but for larger capital ships and boats, there's a lot of politics that goes into it as well. More than one important Senator who's been gracious to the military during their career have had ships named after them. For a good rundown and history of ship naming, refer to the link below at the Federation of American Scientists/Military Analysis Network site on Naming Ships.
Where was the large ship the Queen Elizabeth made?
There have been several ships named Queen Elizabeth, you need to be more specific.
Who plays the royal baby?
Nobody 'plays' the royal baby. He is a real person. He is the son of Prince William and Kate Middleton. He has been named George Alexander Louis and will officially be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.
How many US naval ships have been named for the site of the battle won by Gen Washington against Cornwallis in 1781?
12
Did Sacagawea receive recognition after she died?
Yes. In fact, many rivers, lakes, ships, etc, have been named by her, like Sacagawea Peak in Wallowa County Oregon, Gallatin County, Montana, and Custer County, Idaho. Their are also a few US Ships named by her, like the USS Sacagawea.
