At least three ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Sarpedon.[1] They are named after Sarpedon, a Greek hero and son of Zeus.[2]

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References

  1. Colledge, J.J.; Warlow, Ben (2006). Ships of the Royal Navy: The Complete Record of All Fighting Ships of the Royal Navy. London: Chatham Press. p. 359. ISBN 978-1-8617-6281-8.
  2. Manning, Thomas Davys; Walker, Charles Frederick (1959). British Warship Names. London: Putnam. p. 394.
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