Cars are a passion for many of us. Luxury sedans or pickup trucks – the sound of a running engine gets all of us excited. But what about cars named after warships? Apparently, there are a lot!
In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most famous naval vessels and their corresponding sports cars. From Formula One racers to street-legal racecars, we’ll explore each one in detail and find out which one is named after which warship. Ready to learn more? Let’s dive right in!
HMS Hood
HMS Hood is named after the British battle cruiser HMS Hood, which was lost with all hands during the Battle of Jutland in 1916.
HMS Victory
HMS Victory is the name of a warship that served in the British Royal Navy during World War II and the Cold War. The ship was built in 1926 and was decommissioned in 1997. It is now a museum ship in Portsmouth, England. HMS Victory is named after the Roman goddess Victoria and was one of the most powerful warships of its time.
USS Constitution
USS Constitution was the first Navy ship to be named after the United States Constitution. The ship was commissioned in 1797 and served in the War of 1812. In 1814, USS Constitution fought a famous battle with HMS Guerriere.
USS Constitution was retired in 1846 and sold for scrap.
USS Arizona
USS Arizona is the name of the ship that was torpedoed and sunk by a Japanese submarine during World War II. The name has been associated with the Corvette, which was named after the warship.
Conclusion
The Corvette Stingray is named after the HMS Stingray, which was a Royal Navy cruiser that fought in World War II.
The Mazda MX-5 is named after the USS Arizona, which was torpedoed and sunk by a Japanese submarine during World War II.