Sentence examples for strong fleet from inspiring English sources

French aid now materialized with the appearance of a strong fleet under the comte d'Estaing.

Mercenaries were recruited widely, and a strong fleet was built up.

No longer the most powerful state in Italy, Venice still enjoyed internal cohesion, an extremely effective diplomatic corps, and a strong fleet to navigate an independent policy between Spain and the papacy.

While there are only a handful of boats that can gun for the glory of first over the line, every boat in the 89 strong fleet competes on an even footing when handicap calculations come into it – their prize is the glittering Tattersalls Cup trophy for a win on corrected time and a sparkling new Rolex.

For example, the long established Addison Lee (which has its own app) has a 6,000 strong fleet.

His next step was to win over Syracuse and some other cities, from which he gathered more soldiers and got together a very strong fleet.

The operation's success was limited as the Royal Navy forces, already heavily involved in the Napoleonic Wars, were unable to permanently suppress the strong fleets of the Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah.

By the end of the year it will offer Wi-Fi on 300 out of its 700-strong fleet.

The city does not require yellow-cab owners to purchase wheelchair-accessible taxis, and only 232 vehicles in the 13,000-strong fleet can currently accommodate wheelchairs.

Hong Kong's Civil Aviation Department has told the airline that it is not allowed to expand its 21-strong fleet until it has met relevant safety requirements.

The hotel continues to flaunt a 14-strong fleet of the exclusive cars today, along with remodelled rooms and a Philippe Starck-designed restaurant.