What was Naples' naval status under Ferdinand?
Most powerful in Western Mediterranean
Weakest in Italy
Focused on piracy
Second to the Venetian navy
Answer
The answer is that the Kingdom of Naples, under King Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies, possessed the most powerful navy in the Western Mediterranean Sea during his reign from 1759 to 1825. This naval dominance was achieved through a combination of factors, including Ferdinand's ambitious naval construction programs, the establishment of modern naval facilities and shipyards, and the recruitment and training of skilled naval personnel.
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