2007-06-09 14:16:44 · 7 answers · asked by brado 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
This would delineate between the ships of the commonwealth of England, and the United States.
There are 53 countries, that although independent countries are still part of the commonwealth of the United Kingdom: Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc, etc...
The military of these commonwealth countries are at the service of the Queen, or King of England when need arises.
The ships of these countries will have HM_S as the prefix for the ship meaning Her(His) Majesties Ship. Example Her Majesties Australian Ship.
U.S.S. notes that the ship is in the service of the United States and is sovereign property of the United States.
U.S.S. United States Ship Valley Forge (CG-50)
The above is the proper way a U.S. Navy ship is noted. The idicator in parentasis are the ships type and hull number.
CV (Carrier Vessel Aircraft)
CVN (Carrier Vessel Aircraft Nuclear Powered)
FF (Fast Frigate)
FFG (Fast Frigate Guided Missile)
DD (Destroyer)
DDG (Destroyer Guided Missile)
CG (Cruiser Guided Missile)
etc....
2007-06-09 14:42:41 · answer #1 · answered by GIOSTORMUSN 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
HMS = Her Majesties Ship (England)
USS = United States Ship
2007-06-09 14:26:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
His/Her Majesties Ship, United States Ship
2007-06-09 14:21:57 · answer #3 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
HMS - Her Majesty Ship for British ships
USS - United State Ship for American ships
2007-06-09 14:48:41 · answer #4 · answered by Joeyboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hms= her ( or his, depending on teh monarch at the time) majestys ship, uss= united states ship
2007-06-09 14:50:13 · answer #5 · answered by cav 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her Majesty , and United States
2007-06-09 14:20:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you will also see:
MS or M/S ---- Motorship
SS or S/S ---- Steamship
2007-06-09 14:31:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋