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What do the letters on a U.S.Navy ship mean? APA,DD,DDE,CVA,AKA,and so forth?

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    I know AKA stands for Also Known As. Sorry, cant help with the others, try googling them.

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    USA   USS   UNITED STATES STEAMSHIP

    UK     HMS  HER MAJESTY"S STEAMSHIP

    ITALY  AMB   ATTSA MY BOAT

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    CV = carrier vessel

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    My boat registration reads F/V Rustyhooks (fishing vessel, commercial fishing boat)  This is my AIM screenname, fvrustyhooks

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    I know AKA stands for Also Known As. Sorry, cant help with the others, try googling them.

    ;D ;Ddude thats not what it means on a NAVY ship ;D  i was stationed on a LPD amphibous transport ship

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