A Goeben that surrendered and could be recovered would have intelligence value. If British shells performed poorly, inspecting the damage could show where they failed against the German ship's protection. That evidence could matter for later understanding of shell performance. Goeben is still expected to become a burning wreck or sink, making such a technical examination unlikely.
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A captured Goeben could reveal how British shells performed
Recovering Goeben after the battle could expose how British shells interacted with German protection, although the ship would more likely burn or sink.