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.
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I think your referring to the Spanish Armada.
Any group of warships, under the command of an admiral, can be called a fleet. During the Battle of Tsushima in 1905, Admiral Togo only had 4 battleships in his battle-line; the Russian Admiral (Rozhestvensky) had about 8 battleships. They were both battleship fleets.
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.
Dutch: eskader English: squadron
A large group of warships is called a fleet. Fleet typically consists of multiple types of ships including battleships, aircraft carriers, destroyers, and submarines, and is often organized by a navy for specific military operations.
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.
A collection or group of ships is called a fleet. There are more specific terms for a group of ships. A substantial group of warships is called a naval fleet while a group of small ships is called a flotilla.
Dreadnought, or Battleshiphttp://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_large_warship_called
armada is a fleet of warships.
A fleet.
the hull
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These ships were called ironclads.
A group of ships traveling together, typically accompanied by armed troops and warships for protection.
A fleet. The term flotilla is also used sometimes.