Mediterranean Fleet
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mediterranean-fleet-180-10213769
title:
Mediterranean Fleet
text:
The British Mediterranean Fleet, also known as the Mediterranean Station, was a formation of the Royal Navy. The Fleet was one of the most prestigious commands in the navy for the majority of its history, defending the vital sea link between the United Kingdom and the majority of the British Empire in the Eastern Hemisphere. The first Commander-in-Chief for the Mediterranean Fleet was the appointment of General at Sea Robert Blake in September 1654. The Fleet was in existence until 1967.
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description:
Formation of the Royal Navy, active from 1654 to 1967
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean_Fleet
date created:
2004-10-15T18:28:06Z
date modified:
2024-09-05T13:41:59Z
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13
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