How many ships were in the Royal Navy in 1939?

ROYAL NAVY Warship types	1939	Totals
Capital ships	1	5
Carriers	1	10
Cruisers	–	34 (3 RAN)
Destroyers	3 – –	153 (4 RAN) (7 RCN)

Who has the biggest Fleet in ww2?

the United States
The largest naval fleet of all time belonged to the United States during World War II. At its peak, the U.S. Navy consisted of 6,768 vessels. Since that peak, most countries around the world have reduced the size of their navies, investing in fewer, but more capable ships or other assets entirely.

How many fleets did the US Navy have in ww2?

Ships

Type	7 December 1941	14 May 1945
Battleships	17	23
Fleet Carrier	7	28
Escort Carrier	1	71
Cruiser	37	72

Is the Fleet Air Arm part of the Royal Navy?

Role of the Fleet Air Arm The Fleet Air Arm (FAA) operates all the Royal Navy’s aircraft.

How can I find out what my father did in WW2?

You can find veterans’ military service records from World War I to the present from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). The NPRC houses many types of records, including Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF).

How do I find WW2 Royal Navy service records?

Some records are free to view but others are available on either a subscription or pay per view basis (£). The National Archives (TNA) holds most of the service records for men who served up to the 1920s. The National Museum of the Royal Navy holds some additional records at the Fleet Air Arm Museum.

What is a Fleet Air Arm?

The Fleet Air Arm (FAA) is one of the five fighting arms of the Royal Navy and is responsible for the delivery of naval air power both from land and at sea.

How old is the Fleet Air Arm?

The Fleet Air Arm (FAA) is one of the five fighting arms of the Royal Navy and is responsible for the delivery of naval air power both from land and at sea….

Fleet Air Arm
Founded	1914 (As the Royal Naval Air Service) 1924 (as the naval branch of the Royal Air Force) 1937 (as part of Naval Service)
Country	United Kingdom