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Six admirals for a new Royal Navy class

A hypothetical admiral-named class favors commanders with recognizable successful fleet actions over more recent or controversial figures.

Question

Which six admirals who have not already had ships named for them would suit a new Royal Navy class?

Short answer

Vian, Cunningham, Somerville, Jellicoe, Harwood and Beatty are suggested, with reservations about Beatty and discussion of Ramsay and Manley Power.

Notes

Vian, Cunningham, Somerville, Jellicoe, Harwood and Beatty form the main suggested group, with reservations about Beatty. Manley Power and Ramsay are also proposed, and Ramsay's Dunkirk and Overlord roles are acknowledged. The stated naming criterion favors an admiral with a recognizable successful naval battle. Harwood is preferred to Woodward on that basis, while the discussion also notes disagreement over Woodward's command style. These are the panel's judgments about a hypothetical class, rather than an official list of eligible names.