His Majesty's Army Vessel

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from 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[edit]

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