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Henderson, Fisher and the discussion of Admiral King's role

The hypothetical replacements lead to a brief discussion of shipbuilding and the Bureau of Ordnance.

Question

Which admirals are proposed for Admiral King's job?

Short answer

Clarke names Admiral Henderson, and another participant suggests Jacky Fisher. Their comments concern shipbuilding and the Bureau of Ordnance.

Notes

Clarke names Admiral Henderson in connection with getting ships built. Another participant raises Jacky Fisher and imagines a confrontation with the Bureau of Ordnance backed by documentary evidence. This is a brief, partly humorous exchange rather than a detailed comparison of the admirals' responsibilities.