Navy comparison: Ireland vs United States
United States's 474-ship navy outnumbers Ireland's 36 vessels (13:1 advantage). Of these, 31 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 0 vs 1 frigates, 0 vs 33 corvettes, 0 vs 58 amphibious ships, 29 vs 0 patrol boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Ireland vs United States). Ireland's navy is officially the Irish Naval Service, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Irish Naval Service 🇮🇪
| Official Name | Irish Naval Service |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 31 as of 2025 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 as of 2025 |
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Irish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 29 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 81 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Ireland or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to Ireland's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Ireland or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Ireland or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Ireland or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Ireland or United States?
United States operates 1 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.
How do the Ireland and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 13.2 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total ships (474 vs 36).