The Germanic tribes didn’t genocide the former Roman subjects in their new territories. In fact civil life in much of the empire didn’t change drastically at all immediately post imperial collapse.
If a tribe conquered a territory with a maritime tradition and naval infrastructure they would inherit the naval capabilities that came with it.
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The Germanic tribes didn’t genocide the former Roman subjects in their new territories. In fact civil life in much of the empire didn’t change drastically at all immediately post imperial collapse.
If a tribe conquered a territory with a maritime tradition and naval infrastructure they would inherit the naval capabilities that came with it.