Which fleet did Jervis command in 1799?
Baltic Fleet
Pacific Fleet
Channel Fleet
Indian Ocean Fleet
Answer
Channel Fleet: In 1799, Admiral John Jervis commanded the Channel Fleet, responsible for patrolling and defending the English Channel against potential French naval threats. The fleet played a crucial role in maintaining British naval supremacy and protecting the British Isles from invasion.
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