| 1. | Roger made Sicily the leading maritime power in the Mediterranean.
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| 2. | The Mediterranean was a traditional focus of British maritime power.
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| 3. | The tiered Cordouan symbolized French maritime power and prestige.
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| 4. | Affairs in Europe took precedence, keeping all of the maritime powers occupied.
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| 5. | It is a classic use of maritime power.
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| 6. | During his reign Catalan maritime power started to be felt in the western Mediterranean.
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| 7. | During the 17th century the strength of the United Provinces a major maritime power.
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| 8. | However, they lacked the maritime power to conduct a successful siege of Constantinople.
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| 9. | The United States is a maritime power.
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| 10. | Thus the maritime powers outbuilt the French at a rate of four vessels to one.
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