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Posted by The Mighty Monkey of Mim (Member # 646) on :

Where do these names (as ships) originate? Famous Royal/U.S. Navy ships?

Posted by Shik (Member # 343) on :

John & Edward Rutledge were American patriots & public officials during the Revolutionary War era.

Posted by Wraith (Member # 779) on :

So probably not an RN ship then...

There isn't a Renegade in Jane's and I don't recall hearing the name. Probably was one in WWII; sounds more RN than USN.

Posted by Veers (Member # 661) on :

Or they just said:
"Hey, Mike, we can't think of a cool name for this ship."
"How about 'Renegade?'"
"Yeah! That's a good one!" [Wink]

Posted by Wraith (Member # 779) on :

On no, reality!!!!! [Big Grin]

Posted by The Mighty Monkey of Mim (Member # 646) on :

I agree that Renegade sounds more British as far as a ship name goes.

SO, there havn't been any famous fighting ships named Rutledge? Why does it sound so familiar?

What about "Republic"?

Posted by Shik (Member # 343) on :

Named after Plato's book, I'd imagine.

Rutledge always maked me think of Rutland, which is in south central Vermont.