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Did Ark Royal lack subdivision?

Ark Royal's design and the hours she remained afloat count against the claim that she had no subdivision.

Question

Does Ark Royal's loss after one torpedo hit show that she had no subdivision?

Short answer

No. Her design and the hours she remained afloat both count against that claim.

Notes

The assertion that Ark Royal lacked subdivision is rejected. Her prolonged sinking after the torpedo hit is offered as evidence against it, alongside the ship's design structure. The brief response disputes that explanation without identifying every cause of the loss.