History of Oceania

What was the largest naval fleet in history?

The largest naval fleet in history was the British Royal Navy during World War II. At the peak of its strength in May 1945, the Royal Navy had over 800 ships in commission, including 15 battleships, 52 aircraft carriers, 164 cruisers, 635 destroyers, and over 1,000 submarines. The Royal Navy also had over 1 million personnel serving during the war.