To defend their shores from enemies like any other country.
In the 1400's
Armada is a six letter word for a naval fleet.
Just that-- a fleet. To be more specific, a naval fleet. Oftentimes, terms used to describe aerial vessels are also used to describe naval vessels.
Admiral Patricio Montojo, Commander Naval Fleet Manila. Admiral Pascual Cervera, Commander Naval Fleet Cuba.
There are several names for smaller numbers of naval ships (squadron, or naval squadron, division, flotilla, task force, carrier battle group, and so on.The main collective noun for a large group of naval ships is a fleet.
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12th Fleet
Of the eleven ships of the First Fleet to Australia, the two naval escorts were the flagship, the HMS Sirius, and the Supply.
They destroyed their naval fleet because they didn't want the Nazis to use it for evil. They didn't want them to use it against them.
The flagship is typically the leader of a fleet or armada of ships in naval tradition.
An admiral of the fleet is the highest grade of flag officer authorized in the United States Navy, or a naval officer of equivalent grade in the naval offices of other nations.
The significance of China's capable fleet of ships lies in its demonstration of advanced maritime technology and navigation skills during the Ming Dynasty, particularly under Admiral Zheng He. This fleet facilitated extensive trade, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic relations across Asia and beyond, showcasing China's economic power and influence. Additionally, it underscored China's ability to project naval strength and maintain security over vast maritime routes. Ultimately, this naval capability had lasting implications for global trade dynamics and cultural interactions during that era.