By the way, Captain Passford, don't you think that a rather queer name has been given to our steamer?
Bronx! I am willing to confess that I don't know what the word means, or whether it is fish, flesh or fowl," continued Flint.
"It is not fish, flesh or fowl," replied Christy, laughing.

"My father suggested the name to the Department, and it was adopted.

He talked with me about a name, as he thought I had some interest in her, for the reason that I had done something in picking her up." "Done something?
I should say that you had done it all," added Flint.
"I did my share.

The vessels of the navy have generally been named after a system, though it has often been varied.

Besides the names of states and cities, the names of rivers have been given to vessels.