If memory serves, you ruled the Bahamas and the Coast of the US.... The Brits have controlled Panama through to Mexico for a majority if not entirety of the servers life time... Now, that's not saying that the Pirates haven't controlled huge swaths of territory, and I +1 to that as the Pirates have time and time again proved to be more than worthy opponents.4
And Based on your standards, you should be showing the Brits the same respect, as we currently control the largest number of ports on the map. Its a game of give and take Vicious. If you want respect you have to give it.