How Royal Navy institutions shaped other navies

How much did Royal Navy institutions influence the development of other navies?

A great deal; its long dominance made its organization and traditions a common model around the world.

Imitation follows sustained dominance and global presence. Navies copied the service they encountered most often and treated as the leading model. Uniform traditions offer a visible example of that inheritance, even where later American supply changed appearances. Royal Navy influence therefore extends beyond ship designs and battle doctrine.