Tuesday, December 4, 2012

British Ships Named Ark Royal

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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