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Did navies combine ship names and numbered series?

Mixed name-and-number systems saw limited experiments, with Germany in World War II suggested tentatively and consistent fleet-wide use left uncertain.

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Question

Did any navy use combined name-and-number designations across its ships?

Short answer

Some navies tried them, with Germany during World War II suggested as an example, but consistent fleet-wide adoption is uncertain.

Notes

Some navies experimented with combined name-and-number systems. Germany during World War II is a tentative example, but a clearly remembered case of consistent fleet-wide use is lacking.