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Why British shipyards developed excess capacity

British shipyard capacity is linked to the infrastructure needed to support the Royal Navy and build its replacement ships.

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Question

Why was there excess capacity among British shipbuilding companies?

Short answer

A large amount of construction capacity had been built to support the Royal Navy.

Notes

Excess shipbuilding capacity is linked to infrastructure created to support the Royal Navy. The size of the fleet and its need for new construction shaped the amount of building capacity provided.