Napkin math works out to a ship being struck by lightening every 40 days, while British fleet was 200-300 ships. Maybe it's a maintenance/attrition level Britis

Napkin math works out to a ship being struck by lightening every 40 days, while British fleet was 200-300 ships. Maybe it's a maintenance/attrition level British ship building during her maritime power period can keep up with.