one of the most important military commanders of the Commonwealth of England and one of the most famous English admirals of the 17th century, whose successes have "never been excelled, not even by Nelson" according to one biographer. Blake is recognised as the chief founder of England's naval supremacy, a dominance subsequently inherited by the British Royal Navy into the early 20th century. Despite this, due to deliberate attempts to expunge the Parliamentarians from history following the Restoration, Blake's achievements tend not to receive the full recognition that they deserve.
Battle of Porto Farina (aka Ghar al Milh), Tunisia -- A Royal Navy squadron sent by Oliver Cromwell under the command of Admiral Robert Blake beats Barbary pirates [-ed 1654? NOT 'Postage Farina' which every other timeline has]
