Timber is continuously produced as we clear land for farming, and similarly, Lexan panels and other materials are steadily produced, so building the ships was now just a matter of time.
"Probably within a year? Maybe it will be built much faster than that."
Raleigh asserted. Good. Wait a little longer, and 19th-century sailing ships will export our farm's special 21st-century improved grape gift sets to England.
In the meantime, we'll scout the surroundings with the Nautilus and monitor the Spanish navy's movements, while defending the coast with cast iron cannons imported in large quantities from England.
As long as the Spanish army doesn't invade right away, there's no big problem.
No, even if the Spanish army invades, we won't just meekly submit. We have enough military power.
"Fire!"
Ratatatatat!