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

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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Studies in Church History
Published
2026-05-22
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1017/stc.2026.10053
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World Wars: History, Literature, and Impact
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Anglicans at Sea: The Church of England, the Royal Navy and the First World War

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

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Abstract

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.

Studies in Church HistoryVol. 62
Durham University (GB)
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