Fleet of Courland and Semigallia
The Fleet of Courland and Semigallia is the navy and merchant fleet of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. It has existed since the end of the XVI century, but the official date of its creation is considered to be the founding of the Vindava Admiralty in 1638. The main creator - Duke Jacob Kettler, the most prominent of all the rulers of the duchy. It was built at the Vindava (1638–1718), Goldingen (1638–1702), and Libava shipyards (1677–1702). During its heyday in the middle of the XVII century, it numbered up to 40 warships and 100 merchant ships. Fleet was used in international trade, the Couronian colonization of America and Africa, and the wars of European powers as a mercenary force. It suffered greatly in the wars with the Swedes: Second Northern War (1655-1660) and the Great Northern War (1700-1721). In fact, it ceased to exist after the closure of the shipyard in Vindava.
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Duchy of Courland and Semigallia
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XVI century
Concept
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1638
TIME
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Duke Jacob Kettler
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Vindava
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Q6893
1638
TIME
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1718
TIME
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Goldingen
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1702
TIME
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Libava
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shipyard
Concept
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1677
TIME
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XVII century
Concept
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Couronian colonization
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America
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Africa
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Second Northern War (1655-1660)
EVE
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Great Northern War (1700-1721)
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Fleet of Courland and Semigallia
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1638
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1638
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1718
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1638
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1702
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1677
NUMBER
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1702
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40
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NUMBER
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NUMBER
point in time
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