The principal fleet was stationed at Plymouth.

A smaller squadron, consisting of forty vessels, English and Flemish, was commanded by Lord Seymour, second son of Protector Somerset; and lay off Dunkirk, in order to intercept the duke of Parma.
* Monson, p.

321.
** Monsm, p.

267 *** Lives of the Admirals, vol.i.p.

451.
The land forces of England, compared to those of Spain, possessed contrary qualities to its naval power: they were more numerous than the enemy, but much inferior in discipline, reputation, and experience.