Why do ships have names Why do planes not have names

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2016-06-26 23:57:37 Post No. 972990
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Anonymous 2016-06-26 23:57:37 Post No. 972990 [Report]

Why do ships have names
Why do planes not have names

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Anonymous 2016-06-27 00:02:35 Post No.972991
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Anonymous 2016-06-27 00:02:35 Post No.972991 [Report]

Enola Gay instantly came to mind.

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Anonymous 2016-06-27 00:04:30 Post No.972992
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Anonymous 2016-06-27 00:04:30 Post No.972992 [Report]

>>972991
Nickname, not officially registered name.

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Anonymous 2016-06-27 00:05:58 Post No.972993
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Anonymous 2016-06-27 05:04:37 Post No.973077
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Anonymous 2016-06-27 05:04:37 Post No.973077 [Report]

>>972990
Some ideas:
1. Planes are more similar per model. While two cruise ships of similar design will have notable variations, aircraft have generally little more except interior modification. [Engine selection being something generically reproducable.]
2. Planes are more modern and to some degree mass-produced even during WW1. Tiny little boats often go without names too.
3. I think I had another actual answer to your question, but as a point of interest Pan Am [with a strong naval influence] did name their planes.

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Anonymous 2016-06-27 05:07:53 Post No.973078
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