The British amphibious-ship discussion prompts a proposal to order extra hulls for hospital work. The program described here involves renewed cooperation with the Dutch and an intended purchase of four smaller amphibious ships. Spreading capability among smaller vessels is considered workable only if enough are bought. One or two additional medical versions are suggested as a way to add a distinct diplomatic capability. These hospital ships are a proposal in the discussion, rather than a confirmed part of the order.
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A proposal for hospital ships based on British amphibious hulls
Extra medical versions of the proposed smaller amphibious ships could add hospital capacity, provided the overall order supplies enough hulls.