Titles and naming Of the Navy thumb|Type 23 frigates, also known as "Duke class", are named after British dukes. The navy was referred to as the "Navy Royal" at the time of its founding in 1546, and this title remained in use into the Stuart period. During the interregnum, the commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell replaced many historical names and titles, with the fleet then referred to as the "Commonwealth Navy". The navy was renamed once again after the restoration in 1660 to the present title.
Titles and naming Of the Navy thumb|Type 23 frigates, also known as "Duke class", are named after British dukes. The navy was referred to as the "Navy Royal". at the time of its founding in 1546, and this title remained in use into the Stuart period. During the interregnum, the commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell replaced many historical names and titles, with the fleet then referred to as the "Commonwealth Navy". The navy was renamed once again after the restoration in 1660 to the present title