sea power

naval strength.

a nation that possesses formidable naval power.

Origin of sea power

First recorded in 1840–50

Though the condition of the navy was unsatisfactory, the sea-power of Great Britain was an important factor in European politics.

The Political History of England - Vol. X. |William Hunt
Sweden and Denmark were too weak to support their contention against the sea-power of Great Britain.

The Life of Nelson, Vol. II. (of 2) |A. T. (Alfred Thayer) Mahan
Not only was he to conquer, but to command, not only to sustain the sea-power of Portugal, but to form a government.

A Book of Discovery |Margaret Bertha (M. B.) Synge
The weapon of sea-power, which is the seaworthy and sea-keeping ship, had to be created.

A Short History of the Royal Navy 1217 to 1688 |David Hannay

It was British sea-power maintaining itself—and of course controlling most of the channels of publicity.

Jimmie Higgins |Upton Sinclair

sea power

a nation that possesses great naval strength

the naval strength of a country or nation