Question

how many ships does Antonio believe he had lost in total?​

Answer 1

Answer:

In act 5, scene 1, Portia gives Antonio a letter confirming that three of his ships have safely returned to the harbor, which means that he did not lose all of his wealth

Answer 2

Antonia believed that he had lost three of his ships in total.

• We learn about it in Act 5, Scene 1, when Portia hands Antonio a letter stating that three of his ships had safely returned to port, implying that he did not lose all of his fortunes.
• When Bassanio was choosing the casket at Belmont, Antonio was met with tragedy, losing all his ships, and unable to repay Shylock. As a result, Shylock arrested him.
• Lorenzo and Jessica arrive in Belmont with the news that Antonio's ships have been lost at sea, leaving him impoverished. They are told that Shylock is adamant about Antonio fulfilling his bond and has had him jailed.