What people were a great sea power?

- Phoenicians

- Minoans

- Ancient Greeks

- Carthaginians

- Romans

Middle Ages:

- Vikings

- Republic of Venice

- Republic of Genoa

- Republic of Pisa

- Republic of Amalfi

Early Modern:

- Kingdom of Portugal

- Kingdom of Spain

- France

- England

- Dutch Republic

Late Modern:

- United Kingdom

- United States

- France

- Japan

- Germany