The English fleet of ships had the advantage over the Spanish Armada because?

Answer 1

In the 1588 clash known as the "Spanish Armada", the English had several advantages over their Spanish opponents, and they made full use of them. First, their ships were more numerous, if also less well-armed, than the Spanish contingent. Second, their captains and crews were driven by the desperate need to protect their homeland, not simply win a battle. Third, they were superior sailors in general, and they gained the particular advantage of positioning themselves upwind of the Spanish fleet. Finally, they had luck on their side, as a powerful storm arose in timely fashion to sink or damage many of the Spanish ships.

Answer 2

The British navy had a distinct advantage over the ships of the Spanish Armada. One clear advantage was that their fleet had smaller warships that allowed them to have more speed and maneuverabilitythan the opposing Spanish fleet of larger and slower ships.

Answer 3

Superior British seamanship and fast ships were instrumental in the defeat of the Spanish Armada.

Answer 4

English ships were smaller and more maneuverable, so they were able to weave in and out of Spanish ships

Answer 5

all answers are correct

Answer 6

The English ships were smaller and faster.