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Origins of Carrier Names

Ship's Names: H

Name

Ship(s)

Source


Hamlin  [ Flag of Britain ] CVE-15
D91 HMS Stalker - Attacker-class escort carrier
AV-15 - Kenneth Whiting-class seaplane tender
"A sound on the coast of South Carolina north of Charleston."

Hancock  [ subdued U. S. flag icon ] Schooner
Frigate
Frigate
AP-3 - Troopship
CV-19 - Essex-class fleet carrier
Patriot John Hancock (1737 - 1793), signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Harry S Truman  [ Flag of United States ] CVN-75 - Nimitz-class nuclear supercarrier President of the United States, 1945-1953.

Hoggatt Bay CVE-75 - Casablanca-class escort carrier "A bay on the southeastern coast of Baranof Island, Alaska."

Hollandia CVE-97 - Casablanca-class escort carrier "A town on the northern coast of New Guinea on Humboldt Bay. During World War II Hollandia was a major Japanese air base, and was taken by a brilliantly executed American amphibious operation 22 April 1944. The success of the operation had much to do with securing New Guinea and was a major step toward the eventual invasion of the Philippines."

Hornet Sloop
Sloop
Brig
Schooner
Sidewheel steamer
Armed yacht
CV-8 - Yorktown-class fleet carrier
CV-12 - Essex-class fleet carrier
"A large strong wasp whose sting is severe"

The second carrier, CV-12, was directly named in honor of the first, CV-8.

Hunter  [ Flag of Britain ] D80 - Attacker-class escort carrier
CVE-8 Block Island
One who hunts game; likely chosen for its aggressive connotation.

"A British name retained."