HMS Blencathra
(asked on 4th November 2024) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask His Majesty's Government, following the service of the Hunt Class Destroyer, HMS Blencathra, 1940–1957, whether they have any plans to name a future ship HMS Blencathra.
This question was answered on 19th November 2024
Ships names are proposed by the Royal Navy's Ships Names and Badges Committee, for selection by Royal Navy seniors, Ministers and His Majesty The King.
Names are proposed based on many factors, including the history of the Fleet and suitability to the role of the ship being named.
No ship currently in build will bear the name HMS Blencathra, however this does not preclude the name being chosen in future should it be suitable.