Chinese Imperial Navy
| Imperial Chinese Navy | |
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| Active | 1132 – 1912 |
| Country |  |
| Allegiance | Qing dynasty |
| Branch | Navy |
| Garrison/HQ | Shanghai |
| Fleets |
Beiyang Fleet Fujian Fleet Guangdong Fleet Nanyang Fleet Treasure fleet |
The Imperial Chinese Navy (北洋艦隊) came into existence from 1132 during the Song Dynasty to the end of the Qing period in 1912.
Prior to the 12th century, Chinese naval ships were not organized into a uniform force. After 1911, it was replaced by the Republic of China Navy and then the People's Liberation Army Navy after 1949.
Included:
Pre-19th-century ships were wood and of various sizes.
Following the First Opium War, the Qing improved their naval fleet with modern ships from Europe:
Flags shown are for the Imperial Chinese Navy during the period 1909 to 1911:
Naval Ensign of the Imperial Chinese Navy
Flag for the Imperial Chinese Navy Secretary
Command flag for Imperial Chinese Navy Admiral
Command flag for Imperial Chinese Navy Vice Admiral
Command flag for Imperial Chinese Navy Rear Admiral
Command flag for Imperial Chinese Navy Commodore
Command flag for Imperial Chinese Navy Senior Officer's/Fleet Leader
Imperial Chinese Navy Duty Ship Pennant
Imperial Chinese Navy Commission Pennant
Notes:The Commodore was not a substantive rank, but rather a captain commanding a squadron.
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