- The Classis Aquitanica was a Fleet of the Roman Navy based in Bordeauxin the Province of Gallia Aquitania.
- Classis means Fleet in Latin.
Site of Naval Base in Bordeaux
- The Church of St. Pierre is located on the site of the former Roman Harbour which would have been the location of the Naval Base.
Cantabrian Wars (29-19 BCE)
- During the Cantabrian Wars this navy was sent from its Base in Gallia Aquitania to operate off the northern coast of Spain, creating a new base at Portus Blendium (Suances, Cantabria) 18 miles (30 km) west of Santander.
Museum Of Aquitaine
- Museum of Aquitaine
- The Patron God overseeing the Harbour was Hercules. His statue is now in the Museum of Aquitaine.
Church of St. Pierre, Bordeaux