Throughout most of naval history, gaining control of the sea has largely depended on a fleet’s ability to wage sea battles, human has fought battles on the sea for more than 3,000 years
Naval warfare is human combat in and on the sea, the ocean, or any other battlespace involving a major body of water such as a large lake or wide river.
The first dateable recorded sea battle occurred about 1210 BC: Suppiluliuma II, king of the Hittites, defeated a fleet from Cyprus, and burned their ships at sea.
a warship that serves as a seagoing airbase, equipped with a full-length flight deck and facilities for carrying, arming, deploying, and recovering aircraft
Amphibious Warfare Ship
an amphibious vehicle warship employed to land and support ground forces, such as marines, on enemy territory during an amphibious assault
Corvette
a small warship
Destroyer
a fast, maneuverable, long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy or battle group and defend them against powerful short range attackers
Frigate
a type of warship, having various sizes and roles over time
Submarine
a watercraft capable of independent operation underwater