The best and worst landplane-to-carrier conversions

Which land-based aircraft made the best and worst conversions for carrier use?

The Sea Gladiator was probably the best for its time, while the Seafire was the worst because carrier operations repeatedly damaged its structure.

The answer considers the Sea Hornet a strong naval development but selects the Sea Gladiator as the best conversion in its own period. It labels the Seafire the worst not because it lacked speed or fighting ability, but because carrier takeoffs and landings repeatedly damaged an airframe derived from a land fighter. The comparison distinguishes operational performance from durability in the carrier environment.