Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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The battleships with the strongest plot armor

If every Second World War torpedo were a Long Lance, Texas and Warspite get a humorous vote for their exceptional luck.

BattleshipsDamage SurvivabilityHMS WarspiteTorpedoesUSS Texas (BB-35)
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Question

Which battleship would have the best chance of surviving if all Second World War torpedoes were Long Lances?

Short answer

USS Texas or HMS Warspite, chosen jokingly for their 'plot armor' and survival records.

Notes

USS Texas and HMS Warspite are the choices, selected jokingly for their 'plot armor.' Warspite's uncontrolled turn in front of the German fleet at Jutland supplies the example of improbable survival. The choice between the two is left close enough for a coin toss, without a technical comparison of their torpedo protection.