Replacing Baltic stores for the Royal Navy

How would the Royal Navy fare without Baltic stores such as Swedish iron and Stockholm tar?

It would look for alternative supplies at home and through its wider trade network.

Swedish iron and Stockholm tar were valuable sources of naval stores, but Britain could seek substitutes if Baltic supplies disappeared. Alternatives mentioned include North America, Africa, and India, alongside domestic iron. Buying Swedish iron also kept that high-quality supply away from German or French buyers. A broad trade network gave the Royal Navy alternatives to relying on one region.