Quote Originally Posted by ASPER THE GREAT
No bug, Yes ships would often try and run blockades for what ever purpose even just to disrupt or cause damage to the blockading fleet.
I agree this isn't a bug and, historically, ships managed to run blockades on a regular basis. However, the success of such ships wasn't automatic and many of them had to turn back or were captured/destroyed by the blockaders.

It would be more accurate that ships attempting to run a blockade should have only a percentage chance of success, based on the skill of the admirals involved and the relative size of the fleets.

Your mention of causing damage is a point in case: you can't do that without fighting and that means a battle....

As has been already mentioned, however, there are more significant issues which CA need to address before this.