Chinese and Japanese names appeared in several English spellings, including forms officially recognised at different times. The book uses spellings that seemed most common in 1937 and practical when it was written. Bare ship names follow usage in naval dispatches and the author's preference for giving vessels more individuality. Names in these sources reflect period conventions and deliberate editorial choices.
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Why names vary in China Station sources
China Station sources use competing English spellings, while ship-name styles reflect period conventions and authorial preference.