Is it true that in the 1930's the Royal Navy had a ship named after the football team Aston Villa?

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Yes. She was a trawler, and was requisitioned by the Royal Navy for use as an anti-submarine vessel in the war. http://www.royal-naval-reserve.co.uk/namsen-fjord/aston-villa.htm Jan 18 03, 8:35 PM

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