Lord Finch sat puzzling. His master Navigator had just proposed something rather lucrative and dangerous. Science had proven the world was almost certainly round, only the uneducated would fight that point. The issue was no one knew how big. What Numburgs master navigator had proposed was a plan to sail the other way and arrive there first allowing for the fastest capitalization. 

Finch thought for a few moments. The risk was great, but the reward of success would be far greater.

Finch glances up to make sure his steward was present. "It is time to honor our agreements. Dispatch 1 Frigate,
2 Barques, and
3 Brigs plus 1000 Regulars 2000 Recruits to the Lance Empire immediately."

"Send any envoy to the Empire of Corustaria to negotiate fair trade."

"I want the colonization fleet ready in 1 month. Now get to work!" Finch yells at the servants standing wide eyed. Finch reclined and smiled at the thought of being the first nation to circumnavigate the world.

Colonization fleet

1 Frigate
2 Barques
3 Brigs

1000 Regulars
3 Administration Members
Numburg Master Navigator
Numburg Master Cartographer
2000 Colonists

Supplies for 2 years abroad
Building Supplies
Extra Defensive Supplies