The Navy was regarded as the key element of Imperial defence. It was not known as the Senior Service for nothing. The size and prestige of the Royal Navy was unparalleled and its power could be projected all over the globe. These pages seek to provide information on the ships of the Navy. If you have any requests or any information that you would like to share on these pages then please email me at stephen@britishempire.co.uk

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