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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Royal_NavyRoyal Navy - Wikipedia

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   The Royal Navy (RN) is the naval warfare force of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, and a component of His Majesty's Naval Service. Although warships were used by English and Scottish kings from the early medieval period, the first major maritime engagements were fought in the Hundred Years' War against ...

   • Founded: 1546; 477 years ago
   • Part of: His Majesty's Naval Service

   • Commander-in-Chief: King Charles III
   • Role: Naval warfare

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3. www.royalnavy.mod.ukRoyal Navy

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   Learn about the Royal Navy's role, careers, benefits, and latest news. Find out how you can join the world's most global and modern naval force and make a difference.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_active_Royal_NavyList of active Royal Navy ships - Wikipedia

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   The Royal Navy is the principal naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Its assets include both commissioned warships and non-commissioned vessels. As of January 2024, there are 68 commissioned ships in the Royal Navy.

   Class	Ship	No.	Commissioned
   Cutlass class	HMS Dagger	P296	2022
   Cutlass class	HMS Cutlass	P295	2022
   Archer class	HMS Raider	P275	1998
   Archer class	HMS Tracker	P274	1998

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6. www.britannica.com › topic › Royal-NavyRoyal Navy | History, Ships, & Battles | Britannica

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   Apr 27, 2024 · Royal Navy, naval military organization of the United Kingdom, charged with the national defense at sea, protection of shipping, and fulfillment of international military agreements. Organized sea power was first used in England by Alfred the Great of Wessex, who launched ships to repel a Viking invasion.

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7. www.royalnavy.mod.uk › equipment › shipsShips - Royal Navy

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   • Aircraft carriers. The largest warships ever built for the Royal Navy, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales are the nation‘s flagships. Queen Elizabeth Class.
   • Landing Platform Dock vessels. Large, yet agile assault vessels that land Royal Marines and their equipment ashore by air and by sea. Albion Class. Read about how these ships can deploy troops by air and sea with unparalleled efficiency.
   • Destroyers. The Backbone of the Royal Navy, whether they‘re hunting pirates or delivering humanitarian aid. Daring Class. Discover how Britain’s six Type 45 destroyers are among the most advanced warships ever built.
   • Frigates. Originally built for submarine hunting, these adaptable ships have become the dependable powerhouses of the Royal Navy fleet. Duke Class. Learn more about how these frigates have proven their versatility by dealing with virtually every mission imaginable in the four corners of the globe.

8. www.royalnavy.mod.uk › news-and-latest-activity › newsNews | Royal Navy

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   2 days ago · Find out the latest news and stories from the Royal Navy, covering operational activity, fighting arms, equipment and tech, people, community and more. Read about the Red Sea and Gulf mission, the new medal for front-line sailors, the submarine heritage and the Everest trek.

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   Apr 22, 2024 · 26 Apr 2024. Amputee repeats cancer charity walk. Ex-servicewoman Bethany Barnes says repeating the walk will complete her cancer story. Cumbria. 25 Apr 2024. Royal Navy destroyer shoots down...

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    How many ships are in the Royal Navy?

    • As of January 2024, there are 68 commissioned ships (including submarines as well as one historic ship, HMS Victory) in the Royal Navy, plus 13 ships of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA).

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    Where is the Royal Navy based?

    • In 1952, after the Second World War ended, the East Indies Fleet became the Far East Fleet. The Royal Navy currently operates from three bases in the United Kingdom where commissioned ships are based; Portsmouth, Clyde and Devonport, Plymouth —Devonport is the largest operational naval base in the UK and Western Europe.

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    What does the Royal Navy do?

    • Royal Navy organization includes the Surface Fleet, the Submarine Service, the Fleet Air Arm, the Royal Marines, and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Although the Royal Navy has been reduced in size since the 1960s, it was given responsibility for nuclear deterrence in 1969 and maintains a fleet of nuclear-armed submarines.

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    How did the Royal Navy get its name?

    • The maritime forces were given the name Royal Navy by Charles II, although the military forces had come under control of Parliament during the English Civil Wars (1642–51). HMS Inflexible, a “central citadel” battleship of the Royal Navy. Launched in 1876, it mounted four 80-ton, 16-inch muzzle-loading guns in two hydraulically powered turrets.

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