maritime confederation

C3079
concept

A maritime confederation is a loose alliance of seafaring states or cities that cooperate to control trade routes, naval defense, and maritime law while retaining their political independence.

All labels observed (7)

Label Occurrences
defensive confederation 2
institution of the Hanseatic League 2
medieval commercial confederation 2

Instances (8)

Instance Via concept surface
Majapahit Empire thalassocracy
Hansa
surface form: Hanseatic League
medieval commercial confederation
Hanseatic Diet institution of the Hanseatic League
Hanseatic League (historical)
surface form: Hanseatic League
medieval commercial confederation
Delian League maritime league
Cinque Ports medieval maritime alliance
Hansetag institution of the Hanseatic League
Crown of Aragon