No reason at all why a ship should not be named after her.
Many historical figures have had ships named after them and sadly the good lady is now a historical figure. I would suggest that as long as ships are not named for living politicians
there is not an issue. I have to admit politicians are notable by their absense in any quantity.
I was rather taken by the Black Joke now there is a name for a ship.
Byron
Caesar
Numerous admirals
numerous generals
French generals who fought against us!!!! Marshals Ney and Soult
Cromwell
James Watt
Adam and Eve
The Duke of Wellington (who was prime minister) who also has the Iron Duke named after him.
There has been a Margaret but not a Thatcher.
The Iron Lady is not actually a bad idea.
Last edited by ericferret; 9th Apr 2013 at 10:15.