Organization
ramo de serviço marítimo das Forças Armadas Britânicas
The Royal Navy (RN) é a força de guerra naval do Reino Unido, responsável por defender o país, as Dependências da Coroa e os Territórios Ultramarinos de ataques ou invasões navais. É um componente do Serviço Naval de Sua Majestade, e seus oficiais recebem suas comissões do Rei. Embora navios de guerra tenham sido usados por reis ingleses e escoceses desde o período medieval inicial, os primeiros grandes engajamentos marítimos foram travados na Guerra dos Cem Anos contra a França. A Royal Navy moderna traça suas origens à Marinha Inglesa do início do século XVI, tornando-a o mais antigo dos serviços armados do Reino Unido. É consequentemente conhecida como o Serviço Sênior.
“The royal navy of England has ever been its greatest defence and ornament; it is its ancient and natural strength; the floating bulwark of the island.”
“During the Civil War consideration was given by the British government to using the Royal Navy to help the Free State Army. However, it was decided that such an action was unnecessary and would only embarrass the Provisional government in Dublin. The Royal Navy remained aloof during the conflict, although its presence dominated Ireland's coastal waters.”
“The Irish army is held in high regard among most Irish people. It is seen as a manifestation of sovereignty, especially as the army claims an unbroken link with the insurrectionists of 1916. Unfortunately the Naval Service enjoys no such legacy; founded in 1946, its first commanding officer was from the Royal Navy.”
“WHEREAS it is expedient to amend the law relating to the government of Her Majesty’s Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety and strength of the Kingdom so much depend:”
“"Si vis pacem, para bellum" (Latin) (If you wish for peace, prepare for war)”
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