Because Britain had a vast number of colonies (being the largest empire in history) and traded with most of the rest of the world in addition.
Land routes took too long so most of this trade was done by sea.
This required a large navy to protect the shipping routes.
Great Britain was named the Nation at Arms before World War 1 due to her Naval Power.
A large naval fleet allowed Britain to become a great power during the 18th century
Because of its massive naval power at that time.
Britain's Naval Air Power - 1918 was released on: USA: 27 October 1918
British naval power was almost unchallenged until 20th century
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Spanish Armada
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American naval power To show the world American naval power
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The major topic of discussion at the Washington Naval Conference of 1921-1922 was naval disarmament and the need to address the arms race among the world's major naval powers. The conference aimed to limit naval construction, particularly battleships, to prevent future conflicts and promote peace. Key agreements included the Five-Power Treaty, which established ratios for battleship tonnage among the U.S., Great Britain, Japan, France, and Italy, and emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance of naval power in the Pacific.