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This article investigates the historical relationship between the Church of England and the Royal Navy in the context of the First World War.

May 24, 2026Open Access

Anglicans at Sea: The Church of England, the Royal Navy and the First World War

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This article investigates the historical relationship between the Church of England and the Royal Navy in the context of the First World War.
Qualitative analysis of historical documents related to the Church of England and the Royal Navy.
Examination of the repercussions of their alliance during and after the First World War.
Identifies both the importance and fragility of the Church of England's relationship with the Royal Navy.
Discusses the reputational consequences for the Church due to its alliance with the military during the war.

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This article examines the role of the Church of England in the Royal Navy before and during the First World War. It highlights the importance and ultimate fragility of their historic alliance, its reputational consequences, and their significance for our wider understanding of the impact of the war on England’s established church.

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Michael Snape

Durham University

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Studies in Church History

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Anglicans at Sea: The Church of England, the Royal Navy and the First World War

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