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Britannia's Navy on the West Coast of North America, 1812-1914: A History of the Royal Navy on the American Pacific Coast

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This book tells the story of the Royal Navy on the west coast of North America from its beginnings in the early 19th century to its withdrawal in 1914. It is a fascinating account of a little-known chapter in British naval history.

Britannia's Navy on the West Coast of North America, 1812-1914

by E. M. Berens

4.7 out of 5

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The Royal Navy first became involved in the Pacific Northwest in the early 19th century, when it was sent to protect British interests in the fur trade. The navy established a number of forts and trading posts along the coast, and it also conducted a number of expeditions to explore the region.

During the War of 1812, the Royal Navy played a key role in the defense of British North America. The navy blockaded American ports on the Pacific coast, and it also captured a number of American ships. The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent in 1814, and the Royal Navy withdrew from the Pacific Northwest.

The Royal Navy returned to the Pacific Northwest in the 1830s, when it was sent to protect British interests in the Oregon Territory. The navy established a number of forts and trading posts in the region, and it also conducted a number of expeditions to explore the area.

During the American Civil War, the Royal Navy remained neutral, but it did provide assistance to both sides. The navy blockaded Confederate ports on the Pacific coast, and it also provided supplies to the Union Army. The war ended in 1865, and the Royal Navy withdrew from the Pacific Northwest.

The Royal Navy returned to the Pacific Northwest in the late 19th century, when it was sent to protect British interests in the Klondike Gold Rush. The navy established a number of forts and trading posts in the region, and it also conducted a number of expeditions to explore the area.

The Royal Navy withdrew from the Pacific Northwest in 1914, when it was sent to fight in the First World War. The navy never returned to the region, and its legacy is now largely forgotten.

This book is a valuable contribution to the history of the Royal Navy and the Pacific Northwest. It is a well-written and well-researched account of a fascinating chapter in British naval history.