British and American Navies
The British were able to make a blockage so that the Americans would stay out of their territory.
Their boats first met when the merchant ships were leaving and the ships were surrounded by navy ships.
The British attacked the ship.
When the ship got so badly damaged they thought they would surrender. (they should have thought again)
The Americans came out and fought a hard battle.
The Americans were able to also play this game. The American navy had sailors dress up to be privateers and get through the blockage.
The navy had to fight a long and hard battle while they were there.
Their ships would be destroyed but this never stopped them from fighting.
In the end, the Americans did come out and win.