What has been the historical importance of ports like Dartmouth?

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What has been the historical importance of ports like Dartmouth?

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2006-08-23 05:12:30 · 3 answers · asked by y_answrs_brainbus 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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Protect the shores against invasion from the French and Spanish especially.

2006-08-25 10:46:45 · answer #1 · answered by whassupchillen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The ports along the English Channel were important in preventing enemy ships sailing up the south coast of England with the prevailing wind to attack London

2006-08-23 15:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Trade and Defense

2006-08-27 07:05:25 · answer #3 · answered by scouse_susan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋