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Actually, Henry's father, Henry VII, started creating the naval fleet. The purpose for this was to not have to borrow common merchant ships and convert them into war ships. Having a ready war ship is definitely more advantageous than waiting to convert one.
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Would Britain have had an empire if Henry viii informed a royal navy?
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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
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.
Which king founded the royal navy?
Henry VIII ?
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.
When did Henry VIII extend the British navy?
Henry VIII did not set up the navy, it was set up under Charles II.
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.
When was Henry Osborn - Royal Navy officer - born?
Henry Osborn - Royal Navy officer - was born in 1694.
When was Henry Hope - Royal Navy officer - born?
Henry Hope - Royal Navy officer - was born in 1787.
When was Henry Smith - Royal Navy officer - born?
Henry Smith - Royal Navy officer - was born in 1803.
When did Henry Nicholson - Royal Navy officer - die?
Henry Nicholson - Royal Navy officer - died in 1915.
