Bad Starship Names

[Bry_Sinclair]

So we all know a lot of ships in Trek are named after historic figures both in real life and in universe, but what sort of prominent figures would you think wouldn't get that honour (of course it goes without saying that the likes of Hitler and other Nazis would never be considered), or what sort of tragic figures, ships, or events might get a starship named after them despite the history associated with the name.

The question popped into my head after watching a couple of YouTube vids on the Donner Party and I got to wondering if Starfleet would ever commission the likes of a California-Class ship called the Donner Lake.

 

[Nerys Myk]

It would be named after a place not the tragedy, so why not? I live in the Sierras. You can't spit with out hitting something call "Donner" here.

 

[BillJ]

Voyager.

*runs*

 

[Nerys Myk]

They named a ship the USS Grissom and then had it get destroyed.

 

[GNDN18]

USS Kornblatt.

Don’t give up the ship.

 

[Qonundrum]

It would be named after a place not the tragedy, so why not? I live in the Sierras. You can't spit with out hitting something call "Donner" here.

Imagine being Richard Donner and scoping out filming spots up there for Superman's fortress of solitude ice palace.

 

[FormerLurker]

The Flying Dutchman.

 

[AaronMorse]

The Flying Dutchman.

Ever read "Expedition Force" by Craig Alanson? The main ship is named that. (Great series by the way)

 

[Dukhat]

I don’t think the USS Malinche was the best choice for a starship name.

 

[FredH]

This is why I hate that there’s an Oberth class; guy was part of the Nazi war effort.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

if Starfleet would ever commission the likes of a California-Class ship called the Donner Lake.

Just watch out when you go into the mess hall!

 

[Richard S. Ta]

USS Nog.

I know out of show it was done to honour Aaron Eisenberg and I’m totally behind that, but in universe it’s a crap name for a starship.

 

[publiusr]

USS Reluctant

 

[thribs]

Farragut. Just sounds like it will be offensive if you say it fast.

 

[at Quark's]

I think the crew of the USS Now, What does this button do? would instill great confidence in everyone they meet.

I also doubt we'll ever see a USS Titanic.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

From PIC season 2:

The CSS World Razer.

Really?

 

[Oddish]

The USS Pinafore.

I thought so little
They rewarded me
By making me the ruler
Of Starfleet Nay-vee...

 

[BillJ]

Ares.

It has pretty well been ruined for all time.

 

[Oddish]

I think the crew of the USS Now, What does this button do? would instill great confidence in everyone they meet.

They should change the Vico to that, considering it was accidentally blown up by a ten-year-old.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

Ares.

It has pretty well been ruined for all time.

In what way?