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No exact date has been recorded as to when the British Royal Navy was formed although we know it dated back to the 9th century AD, The Royal British Navy as we know it today was formed in 1660. In 1707 it progressed to the naval force of the Kingdom of Great Britain.

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the royal australiannavy started in 1768. The British Royal Navy formed in the 16th century out of the already existing navy's. However the first segment of this was formed in the 900s to defend and serve Great Britain.

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It was started in the 16th century and is the UKs oldest serving branch of the British military. The exact date is unknown though.

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