[Fai Mao]

Remember, it’s been done before.

Drachinfel to the rescue. (Notice the publication Date)
https://youtu.be/tp6W0DvSHMY?si=DT1oog7xh9-H-vJP

[Drew68]

Indeed, you can find multitude accounts of the Navy renaming ships.

I don't know where people get the idea that it's something that never happens.