The original España was lost after striking the seabed in shallow water. Jaime I, named for an early Spanish king, kept its name throughout its career. When Alfonso XIII was overthrown and the Second Spanish Republic was declared, the battleship named for him could no longer retain the royal name. With the original España gone, Alfonso XIII became the second España.
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How Alfonso XIII became the second España
The lead ship's loss and the monarchy's fall transferred the name España to Alfonso XIII, while Jaime I kept its original name.