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the_marquis and others
Jul. 1st, 2008 10:25 amRoyal Navy strength, including ships on standby, being refitted etc
1978
1 aircraft carrier
2 ASW carriers - commando ships
31 submarines
2 assualt ships
2 cruisers
14 destroyers
50 frigates
102 large ships in total
80 small ships
70 admirals
2007
3 aircraft carriers
3 amphibious assault ships
13 submarines
8 destroyers
17 frigates
44 large ships in total
44 small ships
48 admirals
1978
1 aircraft carrier
2 ASW carriers - commando ships
31 submarines
2 assualt ships
2 cruisers
14 destroyers
50 frigates
102 large ships in total
80 small ships
70 admirals
2007
3 aircraft carriers
3 amphibious assault ships
13 submarines
8 destroyers
17 frigates
44 large ships in total
44 small ships
48 admirals