((a)) Not more than one vessel of the Navy may have the same name.
((b)) The Secretary of the Navy may change the name of any vessel bought for the Navy.
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((a)) Not more than one vessel of the Navy may have the same name.
((b)) The Secretary of the Navy may change the name of any vessel bought for the Navy.
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