Is calling vessels king ships or ships of the Tower comparable to Ark Raleigh becoming Ark Royal?
Short answerBroadly yes. The ship began as Ark Raleigh, built by Sir Walter Raleigh.
NotesThe comparison receives a brief agreement. Ark Royal began as Ark Raleigh, built by Sir Walter Raleigh. The example links a familiar ship name to the preceding discussion of vessels entering royal service. No further account of its acquisition is given here.