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Royal Navy
The royal navy is a naval warfare branch for the British Military. The Royal Navy was established in the 1th Century. They are known as the Senior Service for being the oldest service branch.
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Why are royal navy sailors called jack?
Royal Navy sailors are colloquially known as "Jack" due to the historical association with the term "Jack Tar," which referred to sailors in the British Navy. The term "Jack" has roots in the 17th century and signifies the common sailor, often depicted in popular culture and literature. Additionally, “Jack” is used in various naval expressions, such as "Jack of the Navy," reinforcing its connection to the maritime tradition.
How did the royal navy expand the british empire?
The Royal Navy supported the growth of the empire in many ways. By allowing open shipping from Great Britain, it expanded the ability to utilize more products.
When was Henry Osborn - Royal Navy officer - born?
Henry Osborn - Royal Navy officer - was born in 1694.
Was Peter Scott a boxer in the royal navy pre war?
I've read his autobiography and the authorised biography and neither mention boxing.
He joined the volunteer Royal Navy upon the outbreak of war and served in Destroyers and later Steam Gun Boats.
He was a skater, glider champion, olympic sailor, painter, conservationist and author/broadcaster so a multi-talented man.
But not aware of him adding boxing to the list
What is the current class of nuclear submarines in the Royal Navy?
The RN currently operates 4 classes of submarine, all of which are nuclear powered:
There remains one Swiftsure Class SSN (HMS Sceptre)
There are 6 Trafalgar Class SSN (Turbulent, Tireless, Torbay, Trenchant, Talent, Triumph. Trafalgar has been decommissioned)
In addition, there are 4 Vanguard class SSBNs armed with the Trident missile. These form the UKs independent nuclear deterrent (Vanguard, Victorious, Vigilant and Vengeance)
HMS Astute is the first of a new class of 6 boats and is currently undergoing sea trial.
Which Royal Navy ships have logistics officers permanently stationed on them?
every type of royal naval ship has a logistics dept however the likes of HMS Liverpool and HMS Raliegh are the core ships for the logistics foundation!
Why are the royal navy the only service to pull a gun funeral carrage like lord mountbatteren?
Easy, Lord Lewis Mountbatten was an Admiral, Top-ranking Naval officer. If he was an Army man, it would have been an Ra contingent.
What year did alfred the great form the royal navy?
The Royal Navy is popularly considered to date its founding to the year 896 when Alfred the Great ordered the creation of a number of dedicated extra-large naval ships - although Wessex already had a navy before that time.
Are the terms port and starboard used on Royal Navy ships or air planes?
The left and right as judged by a person on board the craft as they face the front or the bow. The best way to remember it is that left is a four letter word and so is port.
When was Lt Robert Maynard of the Royal Navy married to Anne Johnson?
Lt. Robert Maynard and Anne Johnson were said to be married in 1718. Robert Maynard is best known for his role in the death of the legendary Blackbeard the pirate.
What are the colors of the Royal Navy de Havilland Sea Vixen?
Blue and white.
Answer:
It depends on when and where it's serving.
EDSG (Extra Dark Sea Grey) upper surfaces with white undersides were usual service colours, but there have been other paint schemes, including one drone aircraft that was a rather striking red and yellow.
What was Women's royal navy service in World War 1?
Pay in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps was dependent on work done. In the lower ranks, unskilled work was paid at the rate of 24 shillings a week. Shorthand typists could get 45 shillings a week. 12 shillings six pence was deducted per week for food though uniforms and accommodation were free.
What is life like in the royal navy?
Occasionally very hard! But you have lots of mates, get to travel, operate amazing equipment and party a lot. It's a personal compromise and a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly.
If you are thinking of joining then make sure you speak to people you trust with both sides of the argument - not just matloes and recruitment agents. It could be the most important decision you ever make.
The navy is great good money absolutely brill... traveling going to night clubs you don't have to stay on 1 ship forever big ones small ones.. you meet nice freinds and people to dislike My sister had just got of HMS summerset and had been working with samari pirates!.
Which Royal navy ship was sunk by kamikaze bomber?
Approximately 20 British warships and 4 or 5 support vessels were sunk by the Japanese in WWII. They all appear to have been sunk by conventional (traditional) methods: torpedos, gunfire, bombs, mines, but none from kamikazes.
Certainly, no British carriers would've been lost to kamikazes...they had steel decks!
US carriers had wooden decks. Except for the Midway class carriers (which entered the war too late to see action).
