USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -From the middle decades of the 17th century, and through the 18th century, the Royal Navy vied with the Dutch Navy and later with the French Navy for maritime supremacy. From the mid-18th century until the Second World War, it was the world’s most powerful navy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The total number of men required for the fleets in 1794 rose to 85, 000 in 1794 and 120, 000 in 1799, of which there were 106 admirals, 515 post-captains, 394 commanders and 2, 091 lieutenants.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1812, Britain’s Royal Navy was the world’s largest with over 600 cruisers in commission and some smaller vessels. Most of these were involved in blockading the French navy and their allies and protecting British trade against French privateers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Second World War, 1939-1945 At the start of the war in 1939, the Royal Navy was the largest in the world, with over 1, 400 vessels.