The capture of Gibraltar and control of Gibraltar strait by British in 1704 prevented French fleets between Mediterranean and Atlantic to combine forces.
Though Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory, the actual Straits of Gibraltar is not 'owned' by Britain.
Britain in the sun.
Gibraltar
Gibraltar is a self governing Overseas Territory of the UK.
Gibraltar.
Yes
The Rock of Gibraltar.
Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Gibraltar
By the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713
The Rock of Gibraltar