[JBW1949]

First off, it’s a “ship”, not a boat...

Secondly:

Per Wikipedia:

On 11 July 2018, at a rededication ceremony, Senator John McCain was added as a namesake, along with his father and grandfather.

[Drew68]

First off, it’s a “ship”, not a boat...

Common Sailor parlance. I work on the flight deck of Eisenhower and I call her a boat as in, "I'm going to the boat next week. Mow the lawn while I'm gone."

[Mr. K]

EW... did they rededicate the boat before or after he died?