How would Britain react if a Dutch fleet from the Anglo-Dutch Wars appeared off its coast during World War I?
Short answerThe ships would be useless in modern combat, so Britain might redirect them to support the threatened Netherlands instead.
NotesThe Dutch sailing fleet's combat value in World War I is dismissed with a firewood joke. Britain could instead direct it toward the Netherlands, which faces German pressure in the scenario. Explaining who the Germans are becomes part of the exchange, as the displaced sailors would recognize a different political map.