Navy Facts

Question 1

Who is the first Sea Lord & what is there job role

Answer 1

Tony Radakin
He is responsible to the secretary of state (Home Secretary Priti Patel) on matters including the Navies fighting effectiveness, efficiency and morales (supporting on making the right decisions), and supporting the management and direction of Navy.

Question 2

Who is the second Sea Lord & what is there job role

Answer 2

Nick Hine
Responsible for overseeing and matters affecting people such as training, recruiting, extra curricular activities, welfare and family support.

Question 3

How many ships does the Royal Navy have.

Answer 3

79

Question 4

How many destroyers does the Navy have

Answer 4

6
HMS Daring
HMS Dragon
HMS Duncan

Question 5

How many frigates does the Navy have

Answer 5

13
HMS Kent
HMS Portland
HMS St Albans

Question 6

How many amphibious vessels does the Navy have

Answer 6

2
HMS Albion
HMS Bulwalk

Question 7

How many aircraft carriers does the Navy have

Answer 7

2

Question 8

Whats are the names of the submarine classes and how many

Answer 8

Vanguard Class - 4
Astute Class - 3
Trafalgar Class - 4

Question 9

How many MCMV (mine countermeasure vessels) does the Navy have

Answer 9

13

Question 10

How many patrol vessels does the Navy have

Answer 10

26

Question 11

How many ships does the RFA have

Answer 11

13
1 x Primary Casualty Reception/Aviation Training Ship (RFA Argus)
3 x Bay Class Landing /Docking Ships (RFA Cardigan Bay, RFA Lyme Bay, RFA Mounts Bay)
3 x Fort Class Fleet Solid Support Ships (RFA Fort Austin, RFA Fort Rosalie, RFA Fort Victoria)
2 x Wave Class Fast Fleet Oil Tankers (RFA Wave Knight, RFA Wave Ruler)
4 x Tide Class Fast Fleet Oil Tankers (RFA Tidespring, RFA Tiderace, RFA Tidesurge, RFA Tideforce).

Question 12

What is the purpose of the RFA

Answer 12

To deliver maritime and logistical support to the Royal Navy. The RFA is run by civilian and operated by the RN. This includes delivering supplies such as food and fuel, and providing medical care. They also conduct anti-narcotic operations, provide humanitarian aid and counter piracy patrols.

Question 13

How many survey vessels does the Navy have

Answer 13

4

Question 14

What are the types of operation the Navy go one

Answer 14

• At sea deterrent
• Counter narcotics
• Anti piracy
• Trade protection
• Disaster relief
• Maritime presence
• War fighting effort and support
• Build diplomatic relations

Question 15

What is the purpose of the gulf operations

Answer 15

• Operations in the gulf is called ‘operation Kipion’

- The vessels maintain a presence there to promote peace in the area and provide protection to trade ships.

Question 16

Where is HMS Excellent

Answer 16

Portsmouth

Part of the Maritime Warfare school

Question 17

Where is HMS Collingwood

Answer 17

Fareham

Lead establishment of the Maritime Warfare School.

Question 18

Where is HMNB Clyde

Answer 18

Faslane

Home of the Navies Nuclear weapons (trident missiles) and submarines (vanguard class and Astute class)

Question 19

What does HMNB Devonport do

Answer 19

Plymouth

Sole nuclear repair and refueling facility

Home of:

• Amphibious assault ship
• Most Frigates
• Trafalgar class
• Surveying squadron

Question 20

What does HMNB Portsmouth do

Answer 20

Home of:

• Queen Elizabeth class carriers
• Type 45 destroyers
• Some frigates
• Over shore petrol vessels
• MCMV
• Patrol Vessels

Question 21

What is Mare Harbour

Answer 21

Falklands

Home to south Atlantic unit

Question 22

Where is RNAS Yeovilton

Answer 22

Devon

Home to wildcat squadrons

Question 23

Where is RNAS Culdrose

Answer 23

Cornwall

Home to Merlin Squadrons

Question 24

How many Offshore Patrol vessels are there

Answer 24

5 Batch 2
3 Batch 1

HMS Spey
HMS Tamar
HM Trent

Question 25

What are the British oversea territories?

Answer 25

Gibrilator (Spain) 
British virgin islands (Caribbean)
Anguilla (Caribbean)
Montserrat (Caribbean)
Bermuda (USA)
Turks and Caicos Islands (Caribbean)
Cayman Islands (Caribbean)
Pitcairn Islands (Pacific) 
Falkland Islands (Southern Ocean) 
South Georgia (Southern Ocean) 
St Helena (South Atlantic) 
British Indian Ocean Territory (Indian Ocean) 
British antarctic territory