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By 1812, the British had effectively won the war at sea. The French and their allies never stopped looking for ways to challenge the Royal Navy, but with each passing year, their struggle looked more and more futile. The last great war between wooden sailing ships was slowly drawing to a close.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By 1812, the British had effectively won the war at sea. The French and their allies never stopped looking for ways to challenge the Royal Navy, but with each passing year, their struggle looked more and more futile. The last great war between wooden sailing ships was slowly drawing to a close.

Episode 143: Sails at Sunset

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