Maritime Britain

19th century action Admiral aircraft ally America Armada armed Atlantic battle became become Britain British brought built Captain cargo carried century changed Channel close coast command Company craft crew developed dominance Dutch early East empire enemy England English established Europe expedition fighting fish flag fleet followed force formed France French further guns hard Henry India industry interest invaders iron island John king known land later lives London Lord loss maritime Mary merchant Nachgelassene Fragmente naval needed Nelson North North Sea ocean officers operated pirates port prize Queen remained Roman Royal Fleet Auxiliary Royal Navy sail sailors Scotland Second ships shows Spain Spanish steam success supply supported tion took trade turned vessels victory VIII voyages wars warships West wind