How far did the average British battleship travel during the Second World War?
Short answerA very long way: repeated Atlantic crossings and Indian and Pacific deployments gave several ships exceptionally high wartime mileage.
NotesThe exact average varied by ship, so an operational description is more reliable than one number. British battleships repeatedly crossed the Atlantic, operated widely in the Indian Ocean, and later served in the Pacific. Warspite's cumulative movements amounted to several trips around the world. Old capital ships faced heavy logistical demands far beyond set-piece fleet battles.