| Imperial Chinese Navy | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1875–1912 |
| Country |  China |
| Allegiance |  Emperor of China |
| Branch | Navy |
| Size | 10,000-15,000 before 1895 |
| Part of | Ministry of the Navy |
| Garrison/HQ | Shanghai |
| Fleets | Beiyang Fleet Fujian Fleet Guangdong Fleet Nanyang Fleet |
| Engagements | First Sino-Japanese War Boxer Rebellion 1911 Revolution |
| Commanders | |
| Ceremonial chief | Zaixun, Prince Rui (First) Sa Zhenbing (Last) |
| Insignia | |
| Ensign of the Imperial Chinese Navy | .svg) |
The Imperial Chinese Navy was the modern navy of the Qing dynasty of China established in 1875. An Imperial naval force in China first came into existence from 1132[1] during the Song dynasty and existed in some form until the end of the Qing dynasty in 1912. However, the name "Imperial Chinese Navy" usually only refers to the Qing navy that existed between 1875 and 1912, with "Imperial Chinese Navy" as its official English name.
- ^ Needham, Joseph (1986). Science and Civilization in China: Volume 4, Physics and Physical Technology, Part 3, Civil Engineering and Nautics. Taipei. Caves Books Ltd. p. 476.