February 9th, 2007  
Gator
U of B and B Alumnus
 
 
Gear


Quote:
Originally Posted by masterblaster
I still say the naming of carriers after famous earlier navy vessels was a better system.
I agree, as there are plenty of proud names of Carriers to choose from.

LANGLEY (CV 1)
ESSEX (CV 9)
YORKTOWN (CV 10)
INTREPID (CV 11)
HORNET (CV 12)
TICONDEROGA (CV 14)
LEXINGTON (CV 16)
BUNKER HILL (CV 17)
WASP (CV 18 )
INDEPENDENCE (CVL 22)
VALLEY FORGE (CV 45)
UNITED STATES (CVA 58 )
SARATOGA (CVA 60)
RANGER (CVA 61)
INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
CONSTELLATION (CVA 64)
America (CVA 66)

Just to name a few.
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Last edited by Gator; February 9th, 2007 at 05:19. Reason: Delete "Ranger (CV4)"
 
 
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