Canon, according to Himaruya's notes in that kicking-Turkey's-face strip.
"In Venezia, called the Queen of the Adriatic Sea, places like Genova, said to be the world’s number one in naval warfare, were terrible on land but the complete reverse was true once they were out at sea. They were strong enough to beat up Turkey."
Re: ITT: Canon or fanon?
"In Venezia, called the Queen of the Adriatic Sea, places like Genova, said to be the world’s number one in naval warfare, were terrible on land but the complete reverse was true once they were out at sea. They were strong enough to beat up Turkey."