Royal Navy Traditions

[PHIL]

Here's a question about the Royal Navy, It might have something to do with traditions but here you go.

Why is the Royal Navy called the "Senior Service?"

I heard I couple of variations, but I'm unsure of whom to believe.

Thanks

PHIL

[Anodrog]

Where abouts on a ship does the last rivet go?
This is RN ships
Sippers for the right answer

[Andy O'Pray]

Where abouts on a ship does the last rivet go?

Ask someone who has been shown the golden rivet. They will tell you where the last rivet went.

Aye - Andy.

[harry hackedoff]

Bit cavalier of me to ask,I know, but why don`t we have a "Royal Army"?


Phwaaaaaarrrr Har Har
Roundheads, anyone? There`s one on that rivet mate
Nice to see you`re awake again, Anodrog
Gulpers
Aye,

[PHIL]

Bit cavalier of me to ask,I know, but why don`t we have a "Royal Army"?


Phwaaaaaarrrr Har Har
Roundheads, anyone? There`s one on that rivet mate
Nice to see you`re awake again, Anodrog
Gulpers
Aye,

Yeah why didn't why have a Royal Army?? We all had a bash in the WW's didn't we?

Come on whats the history behind it... Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, why not Royal Army?? or is my question obscene?

PHIL

[Mike]

Well if your not I will.... daft as it seems.....
The Army, Phil is made up of varied and different skilled units, some are Royal some are Prince whatnot's or Duke of ..... ie Royal corps of Signals and the Duke of York Light Infantry (all Army)
The Royal Air and Royal Navy are each a single forces with in the British Armed Forces.
Hence ROYAL Navy/ Air Force and Not Royal Army

Hope that answers your question.
Aye


Ps sorry about the shilled!

[PHIL]

I have a question here.... May run along the lines of tradition but here goes...

'Why are Artificers so disliked by other ratings'

I have to ask because I was talking to a friend of mine who said that 'once the 'Grey?' badge goes on the shoulder, then they think they are high and mighty?'

PHIL bit confused