For non-geologic reasons the original Selectron (VR375) had to be renamed. Gulfslope decided to call it Corvette - the type of ship, not the Chevy. First bidding round had an atomic particle theme (Tau, Selectron, Proton, Electron, Photon, Tachyon). Second round theme appeared to be ship types. Hence Canoe, although that indicates a weird kind of humor.