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The modern Royal Navy traces its origins to the early 16th century; the oldest of the UK's armed services, it is known as the Senior Service. From the middle decades of the 17th century and through the 18th century, the Royal Navy vied with the Dutch Navy and later with the French Navy for maritime supremacy. From the mid 18th century it was the world's most powerful navy until surpassed by the United States Navy during the Second World War.
Washington had formed a fleet of four ships before the Navy was established. Until 1921, the Marine Corps birthday was celebrated on July 11. This date was from 1798 when Congress established the permanent United States Marine Corps.The Marine Corps was the first to be implemented and thus their claim to be the oldest service. The first Marine officer was commissioned 28 Nov 1775, a month before the first naval officer was commissioned.his date was from 1798 when Congress established the permanent United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps was the first to be implemented and thus their claim to be the oldest service. The first Marine officer was commissioned 28 Nov 1775, a month before the first naval officer was commissioned.