British wartime damage reports informed American carrier design

Did British warship damage reports reach the U.S. Navy and affect American ship design?

Yes; the reports were shared and contributed to American thinking, including the Midway-class carrier design.

The Royal Navy shared documentation on damage suffered by British warships with the United States Navy. The material influenced American design, with the Midway class given as a specific example. Alliance learning moved through engineering reports as well as operational conferences. Combat experience from one navy could therefore alter the protection philosophy of another navy's next generation of carriers.