blockade running routes

Blockade running routes refer to pathways used by ships to evade naval blockades, which are efforts to prevent the movement of goods and supplies into or out of a specific area, typically during wartime. These routes are strategically planned to avoid detection by enemy forces, often involving coastal navigation, night travel, and using smaller, faster vessels. The goal is to deliver essential supplies, such as food, weapons, or ammunition, to besieged or isolated regions, thereby sustaining the economy or military efforts against the blockade. Blockade running played a significant role in conflicts like the American Civil War.