[Crusader21stCentury]

Sorry, but that honor goes to "Enterprise".

[Jack of all Trades]

Ahem....

Ronald Reagan

[ArrogantBustard]

The name "Enterprise" goes back to the War of the Revolution. It was first applied to a sloop captured on Lake Champlain, and used against the British. The name has been in more-or-less constant use since. The current USS Enterprise CVN65 is the eighth US Navy vessel to bear the name. Look for her namesakes HERE.

The name "Ark Royal" goes back to Sir Francis Drake, in 1588. The name then lay dormant until 1913; the current HMS Ark Royal is the fifth ship to bear the name. Look HERE for details.

As to which is a cooler name, de gustibus non disputandem. If I were a Brit, I'd probably agree with Illbay. I'm not, though. I'll go with "Enterprise".

AB