Imperial fleet may refer to the fleet (usually the navy) of an empire. Examples include:
- Reichsflotte, the German imperial navy from 1848-1852
- Kaiserliche Marine, the German imperial navy from 1871-1919
- Imperial Japanese Navy
- Roman navy, navy of the Roman Empire
Famous quotes containing the words imperial and/or fleet:
“The formal Washington dinner party has all the spontaneity of a Japanese imperial funeral.”
—Simon Hoggart (b. 1946)
“Believe me, if all those endearing young charms,
Which I gaze on so fondly today,
Were to change by tomorrow, and fleet in my arms,
Like fairy-gifts fading away.”
—Thomas Moore (1779–1852)