The U.S. Navy has used standard naming conventions for its ships and sumbarines since it was established in 1775, but who ...

It was also stipulated that no two ships were to be given the same name; that provision is still in place today. The secretary works with the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), active ...

The following is the Jan. 23, 2025, Congressional Research Service report, Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress. From the ...

By Nicholas Slayton Posted on Jan 13, 2025 The Navy officially named three future ships this past week, as well as the official name for its new class of ocean surveillance ships. The vessels ...

The Navy has named its two Italian-made warships after historic kings, symbolizing the Navy's hopes, prayers and ...

“I am honored to name the first ship in this class after Major McClung, a selfless leader and hero who embodied the highest ideals of service, honor, and loyalty to our nation.” The LSM ...

A future Naval ship will be named after First Lt. Travis Manion, the Doylestown resident and Marine killed in the line of duty on April 29, 2007. “The San Antonio-class amphibious ship ...