South, North, and East, respectively, I assume, with a no GOOD reason, yes that's how it starts and maybe on respective followup.

Well, St P south coast since it is occupied at the start but north coast is a pretty common build and English fleets call. As for Spain, south coast only. I'm not sure I've ever moved to the north coast except to reassure Italy in 1901. Once. Bulgaria, I'd guess south coast but I'd guess it's the rarest of the three to have a fleet in it

@Ogion
Both coasts of St. Petersburg are commonly used and occupied by fleets. You're right about that. Perhaps the diplomatic connotations these moves have are more important. For example, a Russian fleet in St. Petersburg (SC) is a threat to Germany, whereas (NC) is a threat to England.

For Spain, I also agree. A French fleet in Spain (NC) is friendly to Italy, whereas (SC) is troubling.

Bulgaria is, as you said, very unusual. A Russian fleet in Bulgaria (EC) is anti-Turkish and pro Austro-Hungarian, whereas (SC) is just plain silly. (I cannot think of any uses for it.) Anybody is free to suggest how Bulgaria (SC) could be useful.

I'm still not moving to Spain NC to reassure Italy. Park the fleet in Por, and keep the army in Spa.

@Matticus13
This is precisely what I do, especially if I am going for England. Build a fleet in Brest, then move to English Channel and Mid-Atlantic Ocean. If England is oblivious, it is very effective.

I think any fleet in Por or Spa NC is an immediate red flag for England, regardless of France's expressed intentions.

That is true. But you'd be surprised. Some people just don't suspect it. Either they're too oblivious, or they are just in denial that they would be attacked by France.

Bulgaria(SC) is probably most relevant for Austria, allowing an attack on Turkey with the fleet usually parked there.

Spain NC is useful if you need to hold a line around Gascony/Brest area for any reason - feasibly against a strong E/G (or one that has taken over the other); whilst retaining the ability to counter-attack if they're being stabbed on another flank.

Also if you're being pincered between two giant powers that are both solo threats; being able to hold onto Gascony for longer could be advantageous.



As for Bulgaria - Generally EC is only occupied by Russian fleets that have killed Turkey then tabbed Austria. SC could be occupied by anyone trying to rearranged some fleets or seize control of the Aegean in the East.

Spain (SC) is just as dangerous for England as Spain (NC) or Portugal. They all border the MAO and are only two moves away from EC, Irish, and NAO.

Spain NC allows Italy to put pressure on English fleets though. The Italian fleets can creep along the coast to build support for breaking into Brest, MAO, etc.