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Would Britain support an American blockade of Spain?

British permission for an American blockade would most plausibly bring dockyard access, though European politics made even that permission unlikely.

Question

If Britain permitted an American blockade of Spain, would it provide dockyard services or ships?

Short answer

Dockyard services would be the likely support, but Britain was unlikely to permit the blockade because of its political consequences.

Notes

Dockyard services would be the likely British contribution if London accepted an American blockade of Spain. Allowing the operation would create too many political difficulties for Britain, so even permission for the blockade is judged unlikely.