Hudson
The Portuguese warships that destroyed most of the Arab fleet were commanded by Afonso de Albuquerque during the early 16th century. His naval forces played a crucial role in establishing Portuguese dominance in the Indian Ocean and securing trade routes, particularly during the conquest of the strategic port of Malacca in 1511. This victory significantly weakened Arab maritime power in the region.
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 convoy
Fleet?!?
A large fleet of warships and transports, and military roads.
The Portuguese warships that destroyed most of the Arab fleet were commanded by Afonso de Albuquerque during the early 16th century. His naval forces played a crucial role in establishing Portuguese dominance in the Indian Ocean and securing trade routes, particularly during the conquest of the strategic port of Malacca in 1511. This victory significantly weakened Arab maritime power in the region.
The Portuguese warships that played a significant role in destroying the Arab fleet were primarily the carracks and galleons, notably during the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries. Notable battles, such as the Battle of Diu in 1509, showcased the effectiveness of the Portuguese navy, which utilized superior naval tactics and artillery. This engagement marked a decisive moment in establishing Portuguese dominance in the Indian Ocean and diminishing Arab maritime power.
"Fleet" can be used for both warships and peaceable merchant ships. "Convoy" requires some warships, but may involve merchant ships being protected by the warships.
The collective nouns are a fleet of warships, an armada of warships, a flotilla of warships.
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 fleet.
a flotilla of warships
Admiral
A convoy
Fleet?!?
Admiral
A "fleet" is a large organised group of naval warships often under the command of a single commander, so a "spanish" fleet" would be the same though comprised of Spanish warships and Spanish crew, quite simply