Alterac Navy

Although to some it may sound like an oxymoron, the Alterac Navy is a source of pride among the few sea-faring citizens of Alterac. Although the modern borders of Alterac make it a landlocked nation, in centuries past it once held ocean coastline. Although never coming close to the prestige & military capacity of nations such as Kul Tiras or Stormwind, the Alterac Navy helped spread Alterac's influence throughout the Eastern Kingdoms.

Historical Navy
Prior to landloss to other Kingdoms (namely, Lordaeron), coastlines linking to the oceans were once under Alterac's flags. The few ports it owned linked Alterac to the wider world with the help of a fleet of licensed merchant vessels & several military ships, along with smaller fishing vessels and private ships owned by the nobility. Although not known as a strong naval power, the ships were a source of income that benefited the nation with food & more exotic goods. Several small ports (mostly along the southeastern coastline on unexplored shores near the Swamp of Sorrows & other isolated islands) belonging to Alterac existed and prospered for some time under the nation's rule. Although the loss of all Alterac-owned ports over time inhibited profits slightly, agreements & treaties with the Kingdom of Lordaeron allowed the Alterac Navy to continue its operation & the Alterac flag was still common among harbors up until the Second War.

At any one time, there were rarely more than two Admirals in service to Alterac. Historically speaking, there have been no 'High Admirals' or 'Grand Admirals' of the Alterac Navy. These Admirals reported directly to the King.

The Second War & Aftermath
The Betrayal of Perenolde, much like it cost the nation of Alterac its livelihood, cost the Alterac Navy its existence. The War itself had taken a toll on its shipping capabilities thanks to Horde naval attacks & conquests of the remote ports, the Alliance's branding of Alterac as traitors meant merchants under the Alterac flag could not sell or unload their goods. Without a home to return to and without a friendly harbor to land in so long as they held the flag of Alterac, nearly every vessel in the Alterac Navy discarded its allegiance to Alterac & burned their flags. Some joined with other Kingdom's navies while others became privateers or pirates.
 * The last known Admiral of the Alterac Navy was Lady Arammous Valdimar. She was killed during the Third War & eventually raised into the Scourge, although she has since been confirmed to have been killed once again & her body cremated.
 * The most infamous Alteraci ship that turned to piracy was 'The Pumpkin's Folly', owned & captained by a chubby nobleman named Edgar Garlvonn. Known as the first and only sea-faring vessel of the Syndicate, The Pumpkin's Folly was a menace among Kul Tiran ships until well after the Third War, when it suddenly disappeared off the coast of Tirisfal.

Modern Era
Despite inroads made to reclaim Alterac's mainland by citizens, the Alterac Navy has yet to be officially restored. Although some vessels are owned by Alteraci, both nobility & citizen, there is no naval command structure and no Admirals have been appointed by any existing political body.

Currently, the Dominion of Alterac maintains:
 * Four converted fishing boats for coastal defense on Lordamere Lake, each with small oil-fed engines & mounted repeating rifles.
 * Two Gilnean Cruisers, The Iron Stag and The Avenger, purchased from The Grey Hand
 * One captured frigate known as The Crab's Claw, a pirate ship that was formerly a Theramore Navy frigate.