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In its time, the Spanish Armada was considered the most powerful and fearsome of all navies.
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What was the name of the powerful spanish navy?
The Invincible Armada
Did Spain have a powerful navy in 1588?
Spain's navy was reasonably powerful prior to the Armada. After the failure of the Armada, naval power shifted in favour of the English at the expense of the Spanish decline
What country Had a navy known as the Armada?
Spain, the Spanish Armada (which was defeated by the British).
What powerful naval fleet was defeated by the british in the 16th century?
Spanish Armada
Why was the Spanish's armada called the protestant wind?
The Spanish Catholic Armada was broken up by a storm known as the English wind
When was the English Armada?
Led by Sir Francis Drake, the English Armada (also known as the Counter Armada)occurredin 1589 when Queen Elizabeth sent a fleet of warships to the Iberian Coast.
How powerful was the Spanish armada?
Some weaknesses for the Spanish fleet were spanish gunner were not taught to reload cannons. Spanish navy not large enough to invade England. Leaders of Armada missed an oportunity to attack in Plymouth. Spanish Admiral was not a sailor and got very sea sick.
What do armada mean?
The term "armada" typically refers to a large fleet of warships. It is often used to describe a powerful navy or a group of ships organized for military purposes. The most famous example is the Spanish Armada, which was a fleet of ships sent by Spain in an unsuccessful attempt to invade England in 1588.
Is Armada a poem by Brian Patten?
No, "Armada" is not a poem by Brian Patten. Brian Patten is a British poet known for works such as "Little Johnny's Confession" and "Easily Made." "Armada" refers to the Spanish Armada, a fleet of ships sent by Spain in 1588 to invade England.
What events show Queen Elizabeth the first qualities?
The spanish Armada showed elizabeth being a powerful and couregous leader
Did Duke who lead the Spanish Armada die?
Don't known. The Spanish Armada sailed in 1588 under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia. He died on the 25th July 1615
Why is Spain so powerful in 1550?
Spain at that time had a large,powerful Navy(called the Armada) which allowed it to project its' power and influence to distant places.However,in 1588 the Spanish Armada was soundly defeated by the British Navy under Sir Francis Drake which affected a shift in dominance on the high seas,and so began the reign of "Britainia Rules the Waves".
