Her Majesty's Army Vessel

British Army Ensign
British Army Ensign

His or Her Majesty's Army Vessel (HMAV) is the prefix used for a ship which is an operational unit of the British Army, commanded by British Army officers and crewed by army personnel in uniform. These ships fly the Army ensign.[1]

Prior to the 20th century it was a ship prefix for His (or Her) Majesty's Armed Vessel.

References

  1. "The Queens Regulations for the Army" (PDF). British Government.
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