0
34,600 currently employed, 36,000 places. Shortfall of approx 3.5%. The RN consists of 6,600 officers and 28,000 ratings. Distributed as (all figures approximated): 18,580 Surface Flotilla, 4,300 Submarine Flotilla, 5,440 Fleet Air Arm, 6,600 Royal Marine Commandos Figures correct as of Feb 2009.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How many men were in the royal Canadian navy during ww1?
many
How many scotch men voluntered during World War 2 to fight?
During World War 2 about 1.5 million Scottish men volunteered to fight. This includes members of the British Army Navy and Air Force as well as the Merchant Navy. These were composed of: The British Army - 804000 men The Royal Navy - 147000 men The Royal Air Force - 197000 men The Merchant Navy - 40000 menIn addition to these volunteers there were also many Scottish men who fought in the Home Guard the Royal Artillery and other auxiliary forces bringing the total amount of volunteers to 1.5 million.
Which war did Britain capture sailors from US and force to serve british navy?
War of 1812 Objection many men serving on U.S. ships were deserters from the Royal Navy and proof of identity could be rather difficult.
How many letters were sent to the british front line for Christmas 1914?
By Christmas of 1914, Britain's Royal Mail was sending Twelve and a half million letters to the Western Front every week. The postal section of the Royal Engineers assigned to the front achieved this remarkable feat of sorting and distribution with a staff of only 250 men.
How many men signed up to the armed forces in 1914?
0.5 million men signed up to join the armed forces in 1914.
How long did impressment last?
Impressment, the act of taking men into a navy by force or notice, lasted 150 years. It was first used by the Royal Navy in 1664 and did not end until the War of 1812.
Is the English Navy the same as the Royal Navy?
England is only one of 4 countries which make up the United Kingdom - the others being Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Queen is the head of state for all these countries, and in general terms, the UK is governed as a single country. The armed forces are drawn from and protect the whole of the UK. The Royal Navy is the maritime branch of the UK armed forces. There has not been an English Navy for centuries --There has never actually been a English Navy, it has always been the Royal Navy. It was kind of 'nick-named' the English navy because the majority of sailors were English men.
What are the release dates for The Daughters of Men - 1914?
The Daughters of Men - 1914 was released on: USA: 13 April 1914
What are the release dates for When Men Would Kill - 1914?
When Men Would Kill - 1914 was released on: USA: March 1914
What does bloke men in Australia?
"bloke" is a man, guy, buddy in Australian and 19 th century English. - In the Royal Navy and Australian Navy "The Bloke" is a warship's captain.
What are the ratings and certificates for What Men Will Do - 1914?
What Men Will Do - 1914 is rated/received certificates of: UK:A
What are the release dates for Two Men Who Waited - 1914?
Two Men Who Waited - 1914 was released on: USA: 25 August 1914
