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Why are most military vessels (ships) not named after women?

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Also of interest is that Britain has named a warship after the head of state of a foreign power (HMS Cleopatra), and another after the world's most famous lesbian (HMS Sappho). For the record, though, HMS Hermione was not named after the Harry Potter character, given that she was launched in 1893. read more

Because most military ships are named after military people or politicians. Most sailors, marines, and politicians are male. In the future, with more women in the navy and in politics, we will see ships named after women. read more

Many vessels named after women have seen military service with the United States military. Most of these were named in civilian service and then subsequently commissioned into the United States Navy. Few ships have been named after women by the military. read more

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