The Royal Navy of Great Britain & Ireland is the naval forces of the British Empire. It is the largest and strongest navy in the world, with the next following (French) unable to match the size and prowess of the British Navy. The Royal Navy has been a conquering force, a peace-keeping tool, and a path-finder to many strange new lands. Always serving the Empire, the Royal Navy has rarely tasted defeat in it's long-lasting life. If you should ever find yourself aboard a vessel that is an enemy to the British Empire, you would do best to pray to whatever god you have.
Structure[]
Structure of the British Royal Navy
The following ranks are a part of the British Royal Navy. They are listed from the highest rank to the lowest rank. The First Lord of the Admiralty has complete authority over the entirety of the Navy, if any questions or guidance are needed, please report to them. ( ) - denotes another term for rank.
Royal Navy |
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Landsman |
Ordinary Seaman |
Able Seaman |
Petty Officer (Quartermaster, Boatswain) |
Standing Officer (Yeoman) |
Midshipman (Master's Mate) |
Master (Acting lieutenant) |
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Lieutenant |
Lieutenant-Commander |
Master and Commander (Commander) |
Post-Captain |
Commodore |
Rear Admiral |
Vice Admiral |
Admiral |
Admiral of the Fleet |
Statistics[]
Ship Statistics[]
Personnel Statistics[]
Royal Navy Information | Recorded Information |
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Total Ships | 922 Battle-ready warships |
Total Naval Personnel active | 738,550 |
Total Naval Personnel Reserve | 68,000 |
Naval Personnel | 578,175 |
Marine Personnel | 150,375 |
Ships & Ship Types[]
Ship Type (Class) |
Number in Navy |
Number of Guns |
Men per Vessel |
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Ship of the Line (1st, 2nd Rate) |
63 | 80 - 102 | 220 - 260 |
Ship of the Line (3rd, 4th Rate) |
98 | 56 - 72 | 150 - 200 |
Frigates (Fifth and Sixth rate ) |
172 | 24 - 50 | 90 -140 |
Merchant Vessels (East Indiaman & Galleons) |
147 | 12 - 68 | 20 - 128 |
See images of Frigate, Brig, and Galleon Post Ships (Small Sixth rate and lower) | 132 | 11 - 38 | 48 - 13 |
Sloops (all classes) |
109 | 6 - 24 | 30 - 120 |
Brig/Cutter/Schooner (Below Sixth rate) |
201 | 8 - 32 | 10-80 |
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Ship Types[]
The Royal Navy has a wide variety of ship-types under her belt.
Ship Type | Amount | Men per Vessel |
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Ship of the Line (all classes) | 93 | 320-850 |
Frigates (all classes) | 189 | 200-300 |
Post Ships (all classes) | 98 | 140-160 |
Sloops (all classes) | 221 | 90-125 |
Gun-brig/Cutter/Schooner (all classes) | 289 | 10-80 |
The Board of Admiralty[]
The Board of Admiralty is a group of admirals/former admirals who are, simply put, in-charge of the Navy and it's affairs (under restrictions laid down by the government, of course). The members of the Board of Admiralty are war-hardened veterans, and do not back down from fights.
First Lord of the Admiralty[]
The First Lord of the Admiralty is the chairman of the Board of Admiralty.
The role was previously held by Lord Nathaniel Garland, commonly known as Sven Daggersteel, and Sir Maxamillion Beckett, war heroes of the Paradoxian Wars who are credited with being the architects behind the Royal Navy in POTCO and TLOPO, respectively.
Royal Marines[]
The Royal Marines are a branch of the Royal Navy that are specially trained to fight on land, or during a boarding. They were reinstated in early 1745 by Johnathan Francis Anthony O'Reilly.
Colonel of the Royal Marines: Mjr. General Chris Gunhound
Board of the Admiralty[]
- Commander-in-Chief of the Forces, His Grace, the Duke of Newcastle
- First Lord of the Admiralty (First Sea Lord), Sir Maxamillion Phillip Beckett
- Second Lord of the Admiralty (Second Sea Lord),
- Third Lord of the Admiralty (Third Sea Lord),
- Fourth Lord of the Admiralty (Fourth Sea Lord),
- Comptroller of the Navy, Ms. Emily Hullstack
- Treasurer of the Navy
Officers[]
- Admiral Lord Joseph Grey
- Admiral Chris Gunhound
- Admiral Matthew McBellows
- Admiral Thomas McWard
- Admiral Jason the Pirate
- Admiral Jessie Redeagle
- Admiral Sage Stormloather
- Admiral Lawrence Treasuregrin
- Admiral Ben Warflint
- Admiral Geoffrey Wildgrin
- Vice Admiral Matthew Plunderrat
- Vice Admiral Vivi
- Commodore Will Keelquick
- Commodore Luis Sailwalker
- Commodore Peregrine Seaspark
- Captain James Goldtimbers
- Captain Christopher Jameson
- Captain Pauly McGaver
- Captain Hector Sungrin
- Captain Bartholomew Swordfury
- Commander Roger Bluemalley
- Commander Roger Bridgewater
- Commander Cannibal Pie
- Commander Davy Darkfury
- Commander James Dreadhawk
- Commander Captain Eseer
- Commander Joseph Ironbeard
- Commander Peter O'Foote
- Lieutenant Tom Bridgewallace
- Lieutenant George Burnshout
- Lieutenant Captain Aiden Catania
- Lieutenant Matthew Bladebreaker
- Lieutenant Bart Bluefish
- Lieutenant Ben Costello
- Lieutenant Henny Harrison
- Lieutenant Solomon Hexpigge
- Lieutenant Captain Sharkbait
- Lieutenant John Tackfeather
- Lieutenant Lawrence Treasuregrin
- Cadet Jack Hullsilver
- Cadet Nathaniel
- Cadet Elizabeth O'Hara
- Cadet Flynn Raidfury
Member Portraits[]
Motto[]
Si vis pacem, para bellum
If you wish for peace, prepare for war