Old warships are often referred to as "vessels" or "ships of the line," particularly those used during the age of sail. Additionally, historical warships may be categorized as "museum ships" when preserved for public display. Some specific terms like "battleship," "cruiser," or "destroyer" can also refer to older naval vessels depending on their class and era.
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A convoy
A fleet of warships is usually called a fleet, and it includes many auxiliary vessels as well as warships to keep the fleet supplied and operational. Over the centuries smaller units of warships have been known by various names; task force, task group, flotilla, squadron, armada, and others.
There were numerous warships during the War of 1812. The most famous was the USS Constitution nicknamed "Old Ironsides."
I think your referring to the Spanish Armada.
A fleet.
the hull
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These ships were called ironclads.
A convoy
Privateer
Armada, as in "The Spanish armada".
A fleet of warships is usually called a fleet, and it includes many auxiliary vessels as well as warships to keep the fleet supplied and operational. Over the centuries smaller units of warships have been known by various names; task force, task group, flotilla, squadron, armada, and others.
the two ironclad warships were called the Laird rams.
Dutch: eskader English: squadron
US Navy warships. During the US Civil War, the US was called: Federal forces; Union forces; Yankees; Yanks; Blue Coats; Northerners; etc.
a flotilla of warships