The Royal Navy's five ships will be known as the "Inspiration class". In May 2021, the names of the five Type 31 ships were announced by the First Sea Lord; these were selected to represent key themes of the future plans of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines:[94]
Active, named after the Type 21 frigate which served in the Falklands War and in support of Britain's Overseas Territories, symbolising forward deployment of ships overseas.
Bulldog, named after the World War II B-class destroyer HMS Bulldog, which escorted shipping convoys in the Atlantic, was chosen to represent operations in the North Atlantic. Bulldog captured the German submarine U-110 and its top-secret Enigma machine.
Formidable, named after the World War II-era aircraft carrier HMS Formidable, represents carrier operations. Formidable took part in the war in the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Pacific.
Venturer, named after the World War II submarine HMS Venturer, which while underwater, destroyed an enemy submarine, symbolising technology and innovation.
Campbeltown, named after HMS Campbeltown, which was involved in the daring St Nazaire raid was chosen to symbolize the Future Commando Force.[95]
Make of that what you will!
Message Thread Inspiration Class (Type 31) - Kelvin Holmes May 29, 2024, 9:55:55
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