Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Lucky ships in the modern Royal Navy

Ship reputations still matter to crews, with Dragon, Duncan, Diamond, and Montrose offered as modern examples of lucky ships.

HMS MontroseNaval CultureRoyal NavyShip ReputationType 45 Destroyer
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Question

Do modern Royal Navy crews still believe in happy or lucky ships?

Short answer

Yes; Dragon, Duncan, Diamond, and Montrose are among the ships regarded as lucky.

Notes

Sailors continue to describe ships as happy or lucky. Such reputations belong to naval culture rather than technical performance alone. Crews build those labels from accumulated experience and identity rather than a formal readiness measure. HMS Dragon, Duncan, Diamond, and Montrose are offered as current examples of ships with favorable reputations.