It consisted of 186 ships ( 60 more than the famous Spanish Armada of Philip II ) , bearing 2,620 artillery pieces and more than 27,000 men .
In preparation the British gathered in Jamaica one of the largest fleets ever assembled .
British consisted of 186 ships ( 60 more than the famous Spanish Armada of Philip II ) , bearing 2,620 artillery pieces and more than 27,000 men .
In preparation the British gathered in Jamaica one of the largest fleets ever assembled .