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How Japanese warships inherit and evolve curry recipes

Japanese ships inherit a curry recipe with their name, then develop a version for the new vessel.

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Naval Culture Naval Traditions Ship Naming Shipboard Food

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Question

Does a Japanese ship's curry belong to one hull, or pass to the next ship with the same name?

Short answer

The recipe passes with the name, and each successive namesake adds something to it.

Notes

A ship's curry follows its name across successive hulls. Each namesake starts with the inherited recipe, then adds a little of its own. The recipe changes over time while maintaining a connection with earlier ships of the same name.