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History of the Royal Canadian Navy

Once upon a time, Canada was just a baby country that was part of the big British Empire. Canada wanted to protect its shores and help its mom, the British Empire, in times of war. So, they decided to create a special group of people that would protect them in the water: the Royal Canadian Navy!

The Royal Canadian Navy was created long time ago in 1910, but it was very small at first. It had only a few boats and not a lot of money. But as time passed, they grew bigger and stronger. They built more ships and more people joined to help protect Canada's shores.

During World War I and World War II, the Royal Canadian Navy played a really important role in keeping Canada safe. They helped protect the country's coasts from attacks by enemy ships. They also helped the British Empire fight in battles all around the world, bringing home victories that made the Canadian people proud.

Over the years, the Royal Canadian Navy has continued to grow and change. They have new boats, and new technology to help them do their jobs better. Today, the Royal Canadian Navy is one of the largest and most important parts of the Canadian Armed Forces. They protect Canada's shores and help out in times of war or natural disasters.

Overall, the Royal Canadian Navy has a long and honorable history of protecting Canada. They're always ready to help when needed, and they make us proud to be Canadians!