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Henry VIII did not set up the navy, it was set up under Charles II.
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∙ 10y agoHe forged the Navy in 1495
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What army did Henry VIII create?
The British kingdom had an army long before Henry VIII. However, Henry VIII is credited for making the British Navy. In an attempt to control the threat from the French and the perceived threat from the Scots and Irish, Henry VIII put huge sums of money into devoloping a strong Navy. He built many boats, and paid to have engineers design stronger and faster ships. He poured money into the Navy to streghten his entire coastline. Remember that England is an island.
When was the royal navy created?
It depends on exactly what you mean. There have been British/ English naval forces since the 10th century, but they were organised and administered as the newly-named Royal Navy by Henry VIII in the 16th century.
What was Henry VIII'S greatest warship?
Henry VIII is traditionally given credit for creating the Royal Navy. He had about 50 warships built; the "Mary Rose" is the most famous of them.
Would Britain have had an empire if Henry viii informed a royal navy?
Answer this question... Y
What did Henry VIII leave after death?
He left behind the Church of England and The Royal Navy.
Which English monarch established the Royal Navy as a permanent force?
Henry VIII of England
Which king founded the royal navy?
Henry VIII ?
How old is the Royal Navy?
The Royal Navy was founded during the reign of King Henry VIII in the 16th century, so it is over 400 years old.
How did Henry VIII make his ships weapons of war?
Henry VIII (and his father Henry VII) did many things to build the English Navy into a powerful force of warships. One of them implemented during the reign of Henry VIII was the introduction of gun ports in the sides of the ships which allowed more and heavier guns to be carried below the main deck.
How was King Henry VIII associated with the thirteen colonies?
King Henry VIII founded the English Navy during the Spanish-American War. This tripled the number of war ships that existed and added lighthouses that made coastal navigation easier.
Why did Henry VIII build palaces?
Henry built up the navy because he wanted to defeat the Spanish.
Where did the pirate Henry every sail?
The pirate Sir Henry Morgan was once an Admiral for the British Navy. As a pirate he sailed throughout the Caribbean.
