Question

where are Antonio's ships ? How do these ships move ? How do they present an impressive spectacle on the sea ? ​

Answer 1

Salarino compares Antonio's ships sailing on the waves with the great lords and wealthy citizens, who look down on lesser men as they walk along the street. He says that compared to smaller ships, Antonio's ships move swiftly on the sea with their canvas sails and look like grand spectacles or pageants of the sea.