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HMS Prince George
Four ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS ''Prince George'': * was a 90-gun second-rate ship of the line. She was launched in 1682 as but was rebuilt and renamed in 1701 after the future George II of Great Britain. She was rebuilt again in 1723 but was accidentally burnt at sea in 1758. * HMS Prince (1763), HMS ''Prince George'' was a Cutter (ship), cutter purchased in 1763 and sold in 1771. * was a 98-gun second-rate launched in 1772 and named after the future George IV of the United Kingdom. She was converted to a sheer hulk in 1832 and was broken up in 1839. * was a pre-dreadnought battleship launched in 1895 and named after the future George V of the United Kingdom. She was used for harbour service from 1918 and was renamed ''Victorious II''. She foundered in 1921 on her way to be broken up. References * {{DEFAULTSORT:Prince George Royal Navy ship names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy (RN) is the United Kingdom's naval warfare force. Although warships were used by English and Scottish kings from the early medieval period, the first major maritime engagements were fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. The modern Royal Navy traces its origins to the early 16th century; the oldest of the UK's armed services, it is consequently known as the Senior Service. 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, it was the world's most powerful navy until the Second World War. The Royal Navy played a key part in establishing and defending the British Empire, and four Imperial fortress colonies and a string of imperial bases and coaling stations secured the Royal Navy's ability to assert naval superiority globally. Owing to this historical prominence, it is common, even among non-Britons, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
