From Suite 101.com by Paula Thomas.
ARK ROYAL V
Aircraft carrier launched in 1985 and at auction March 2011.
ARK ROYAL IV
Launched 1955.
ARK ROYAL III
1938-1941. Purpose-built aircraft carrier built by Cammell Laird & Co, Birkenhead. Recorded the first aeriel and U-boat kills.
ARK ROYAL II
1914-1934. In World War I converted from a merchant ship and later named HMS Pegasus.
ARK ROYAL I
From the 18589s, originally named Ark Raleigh, 38-gun warship and flagship of Lord Effingham against the Spanish Armada. Built by Sir Walter Raleigh and later rebuilt and renamed Anne Royal.
The History of a Ship's Name. --Cooter
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