During the Crimean war, no Russian fleet ventured within gun-shot of the English flag, either in the Black ... During the Crimean war the British Navy was augmented to an unparalelled extent.

The HMS Achilles used in World War II fought as a Royal Navy ship under New Zealand’s flag while on lease. New Zealand was a British dominion at the time and is now a member of the Commonwealth ...

The First Sea Lord of the British Royal Navy, Adm. Arthur Wilson ... This was the first time a submarine flew the Jolly Roger flag, but it wouldn't be the last. It started out with only British ...