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Although the vessels were less efficient than later broadside armed sailing warships, in many ways these battles were a precursor to those leading to Trafalgar. Signalling by flag and gun and the use of fleet tactics would enable actions involving sometimes 90 ships per side.

Initial battles were commanded by Generals at sea but by the end of the period, the term ‘Admiral’ and the division of Vice, Rear and Full Admirals of the Red, White and Blue were in full use.”