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An Admiral-class Type 83 could revive Nelson, Rodney, and Vian

The naming exercise balances famous admirals, existing shore establishments, retiring ship names, and a hoped-for class of more than six hulls.

Question

If Type 83 became an Admiral class, how should the ships be named?

Short answer

Proposed names include Nelson, Rodney, Vian, Howe, St Vincent, Duncan, and Cunningham, with Jellicoe and Beatty available for a larger class.

Notes

Nelson and Rodney are the obvious starting names for a proposed Admiral class. Further candidates include Vian, Howe, St Vincent, Duncan, and Cunningham, with potential conflicts where shore establishments already use Nelson or Collingwood. Reusing Duncan would allow continuity as the Type 45 of that name retired. Jellicoe and Beatty are reserve choices for the preferred eight-ship class.