naval battle; sea battle
Refers to a battle fought at sea between naval forces. Used in historical and military contexts.
日本海海戦は日露戦争の重要な戦いだった。
The Battle of the Japan Sea was an important engagement of the Russo-Japanese War.
この海戦で多くの艦船が沈没した。
Many warships were sunk in this naval battle.
A major naval battle broke out in the Sea of Japan.
That country won the naval battle and gained control of the sea.