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Meanings of british merchant navy in English

Spanish
marina mercante británica

Merchant marine service of the United Kingdom.

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Examples for "merchant navy"
1
No, he didn't: he'd been drafted into the merchant navy, not the army.
Coalition's End
2
The merchant navy, although numerous, was equally deficient in vessels of any size.
By England's Aid; or, the Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604)
3
Sir, -I qualified as a merchant navy officer at 19 years of age.
The Irish Times
4
Civilians-andmerchant navy-hadnever had a need for them before.
Coalition's End
5
They were taught maritime skills before their inevitable service in the royal or merchant navy.
The Guardian
1
She was as lucky and prosperous there as in the merchant service.
Two Years Before the Mast
2
I've been several voyages in the merchant service, and I think that-
Moby Dick
3
I've been reading a novel about the merchant service, and I know.
The Stark Munro Letters / Being series of twelve letters written...
4
I should be plain Mr. Hay Denver, of the merchant service.
Beyond the City
5
You were a sailor in the merchant service before that?- Yes.
Second Shetland Truck System Report
Usage of british merchant navy in English
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That began in the 1980s, since when the number of British merchant navy officers has been cut by two-thirds.
The Guardian
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