The British Navy has less sailors today than it did during the American Revolution, 250 years ago, when Britain has one seventh of its current population. Britain also had an empire until about 80 years ago.
At the end of WWII, the United States had about 7000 naval ships. It now has less than 300.
Mare Liberum.
80% of world trade is conducted by container ship.
And now, I am going to put up the paywall and talk about Lower Decatur Street…