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List of classes of British ships of the Cold War

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This is a list of ship classes used by the Royal Navy during The Cold War.

Aircraft Carriers

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Fleet carriers

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Light Carriers

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Battleships

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Cruisers

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Destroyers

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Frigates

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Corvettes

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Submarines

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Ballistic missile submarines

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Attack submarines

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Amphibious warfare ships

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Mine countermeasures vessels

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Patrol boats

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References

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